Music or Lyrics?

Lyrics like poetry always catch me first . U2 has alot of great lyrics that seem to speak to me . Best is to enjoy both and it is the best of both worlds then .
Sometimes, it seems songs are singing our life, ya know

The music is more important to me, especially when I'm listening to the song for the first time, because if I don't like the music I'm not going to listen to the song regardless of what the lyrics say. One example I can give you is rap. There are probably some really good rap songs, lyrics-wise, that have a really good story or meaning, but, I absolutely can't stand the way rap sounds. It's annoying to me. I'll never know what good stories lie within the rap music because I can't stand to listen to the music long enough too see.

it varies. there are many songs that i like but don't care for the lyrics. like radiohead's creep. i don't like when he calls himself a creep and weirdo. i understand he feels inferior. but some songs the lyrics really make it.

I love lyrics, they are what make or break a song for me.=)

It's both for me Katherleen..I love the rhythm of music because it relaxes my mind, im talking about soft music, and the lyrics, it makes me remind of someone or imagine everything..Lyrics has its own meaning coming which comes from the heart of a composer or singer.

I always admire a song with its melody.Because i alway listen to softmusic,so,melody is spirit of a soft song.A poetic lyrics can improve lingering charm of the songs,so i think it both important for me .

moste of the time if i hear a song i think i like i'll read the lyrics. so i know what they are really saying. (hope that made since)

both,katherleen.
i feel touched by the melody than the lyrics,i like listen to pop music.now,i love to listen "apologize" by timberland.the lyrics are easy to understand.but i think he sings well.especially the line:" it's too late to apologize,it's too late."