Is it the lyrics of the songs or the music that appeals to you most?

@zandi458 (28102)

Malaysia

November 9, 2010 12:54am CST

I like this evergreen song 'Islands in the stream' by Kenny Rogers in duet with Dolly Parton, that evergreen song mesmerized me to no end. I keep listening to this song as it has a very meaningful lyrics that remind me of someone that I have loved and lost. I keep that song in my profile so whenever I am mylotting I let Kenny Rogers husky voice serenade me while I think of words to put in my discussions. Sometimes music and songs helps in keeping our sanity intact. The music and lyrics of yesteryears songs compliment well and is so soothing to the ears. Comparatively the new age songs are no match as their lyrics are laced with vulgarity and the music is deafening. What is there in hip hops and the like that are only catering to certain age group?

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@shibham (16977)

• India

17 Nov 10

Hi zandi... Mostly i prefer the lyrics ( i am also a lyricist but not established. lol) but sometimes there are some good music as well where there is no value of the lyric. Perhaps you have heard the oscar awarded song of A. R. Rahman as Jai ho.... I think it's music which has crowned it. have a nice day.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

22 Nov 10

You are talented. Not many can create good lyrics for songs. A.R.Rahman is unknown to me.

@shibham (16977)

• India

26 Nov 10

OH zandi... A.R. Rahman is a singer, music composer and lyricist. He won the oscar on last 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._R._Rahman

@Memnon (2170)

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9 Nov 10

More often than not it is the music that appeal. That is no real surprise as I generally prefer classical music. With modern music there are some tracks for which the lyrics do appeal. Modern favourites for me are likely to be 80's or 90's music.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

With good music, they lyrics of the song is more alive. Both compliment each other.

@Memnon (2170)

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10 Nov 10

I can understand that. I think that my choices come from a preference or orchestral music.

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@whiteheather39 (24403)

• United States

12 Nov 10

It is the music that appeals to me the most. I enjoy opera even although I do not understand the words. I absolutely HATE rap as there is nothing musical about that genre of "music"!

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

13 Nov 10

Opera is a unique form of singing and does have a wide followings. Many people are drawn from the first beat of musical intro which more often promises good lyrics in it.

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@gitfiddleplayer (10362)

• United States

10 Nov 10

I usually listen to the lyrics but the music is what draws me in. I love instrumental guitar so I tend to lean towards music that speaks on another level. There are a few songs that I know all the words to but I also know the music is what drives a song. Otherwise it would just be a poem.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

11 Nov 10

Music and lyrics compliment each other. Without the other, there is no real song.

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@gaiza12 (4884)

• Philippines

11 Nov 10

Music helps he have a relaxed and soothing environment that is really conducive to be productive here. I mostly go with the lyrics of the song that makes me love it. Sometime the lyrics and the rhythm both appeals to me.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

11 Nov 10

Soft and soothing music with nice lyrics is relaxing.

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@mercedlegurpa (955)

• Philippines

10 Nov 10

The lyrics of the song and it's music are what I am for. Although I'm on my early 50's, I still like the slow rock music like the music of the Nazareth, Foreigner, Scorpions and Bon Jove. I also love the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. I also like ballad music, instrumental and acoustic. Like you, I don't like the hip hops. For the music of the new generation, I like the group Backstreet Boys, Train, NSync, and Alicia Keys.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

Not surprising that you don't fancy hip hops as we were likely born in the same era where music of those you mentioned here are also familiar to me.

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

9 Nov 10

hi zandi its a combo of both for me and I do love Kennyrogers voice and Dolly Parton's always a shoo in for me. but I have not heard that particular song. I fell in love with the Beatles old song I can't Help Falling in Love With YOU. the melody suited the lyrics and that song

hung in my mind for ages. I detestt hip hop and always have. I want my music to soothe me not infuriate me., lol

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

Hip hops are too complicated for the veterans and it send my blood boiling when they go zigzagging in their lyrics but sometimes their music are soothing.

@crazydaisy (3896)

• Canada

9 Nov 10

I agree with you they were very romanced they were really alot of love songs in the rock roll I just love the songs from the 60s 70s they were GREAT!!! I wasn't into country to much because they alot of sad songs.. cd

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

The oldies are nostalgic and they can really evoke the inner feelings and some of the lyrics bring tears to the eyes. But they are still my favorites. Singers like Tom Jones, Engelbert, Elvis, Don Williams to name a few are still popular even to the young listeners.

@alottodo (3056)

• Australia

9 Nov 10

I Am a music lover and I would listen to any song[ if the lyrics make sense]but then I would listen to music in any language [ which I do not understand] but like the sound of it! some times my grandson[24] ask me to listen to his music and I would do it! but far out!I could not listen to his music for more than 10 minutes! that is a far I can go...

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

Since I am in the pub business, I have trained my ears to appreciate good music but those funky background music is just not my taste.

@sender621 (14894)

• United States

9 Nov 10

I have always been captured by words. When i hear a song, the lyrics are what get me interested. The lyrics are what I will remember rather than the melody that went along with them.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

Like you I am always captivated by the lyrics of a song. I keep humming on the lyrics even though I am no good singer.

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@frontvisions101 (16043)

• Philippines

9 Nov 10

I look for the lyrics instead of the music itself when i'm listening to a track but i don't ignore the instrumentals. I think that's why i loved rage against the machine and audioslave. I loved zack dela rocha's lyrics and tom morello's guitar riffs.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

I see that you have a good taste for music.

@saqi78 (1402)

• Malaysia

9 Nov 10

I like to listen old romantic songs, the lyrics of those songs are really amazing and the music is always appealing. Being romantic by nature, I always concentrate on lyrics of the songs but beside lyrics it is also the music which makes my feelings. I like the songs having good lyrics and music, and I think both are compulsory for a song to be liked...

Happy Lotting

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

Meaningful lyrics compliment well to good music. Yes, old songs are still popular in this era.

@larlarajkumari (33)

• Philippines

10 Nov 10

I just finished watching the movie Music and Lyrics starring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant when i saw this discussion. In the movie, Sophie Fisher (played by Drew Barrymore) stressed that a melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction. But then, as you get to know the person, that's the lyrics. Their story. Who they are underneath. It's the combination of the 2 that makes it magical. So if you asked me,I think lyrics and music are equally appealing.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

I agree with that statement as both lyrics and music create a great song.

@keeegan_ess (512)

• United States

10 Nov 10

I'm usually oblivious to the lyrics of a song. Even if it's complete and utter bullcrap I'll sing it like it won the Grammy's for Best Lyrics Ever Created By Man (if there was one). What I'm saying is that I usually identify the beat. It's the beat that keeps my head bobbing and my feet jumping. You can sing the lyrics all you want, but you know that it's the beat that got you attracted to the song in the first place!

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

the lyrics of a song goes hand in hand with great musical beat. It becomes a chart topper if both blend well.

@Lakota12 (42600)

• United States

9 Nov 10

we have found a song that really gets to you or it did us called FREE by zack brown band. I had in mind of me and my hubby when I firstheard it but after seeing he vidio had a very different image. Like Kenny and Dolly and probably have heard the song but the title dont come to mind Hip hop only very few do we listen do and neevr the ones that have killing and cussing in them

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@Lakota12 (42600)

• United States

10 Nov 10

am wondering if you cant go to cmt and look him up to hear it

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

I would like to listen to that song by zack and am sure we share the same genre as we are tuned to most of the great songs of our era.

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@derek_a (10874)

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10 Nov 10

I trained as a musician since a very young age on piano and I come from very musical family. So I would say that it is firstly the tune that grabs me first of all, because I tend to think more musically and lyrically. But I can appreciate some good and clever lyrics, especially since I attended a writing class a the local uni and learned about what makes and good poem.

_Derek

@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

Since you are from a musical family and learned music since young, I have no doubt that your inclination towards music is much greater, music and lyrics is not alien to you. I wonder if you sing too?

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

11 Nov 10

wow....you are an all rounder. A singer and a musician, you monopolized the stage huh?

@derek_a (10874)

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11 Nov 10

Yes, I did sing when I worked on stage. It was mostly harmony backing and one or two solos. These days, I just sing in the shower or about the house.

_Derek

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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)

• United States

9 Nov 10

i USE TO REALLY LIKE THAT SONG TO.I haven't heard it in a long time. I am a country music fan [oldies] & love the 50's & 60's music to. I'm a huge elvis fan. I never listen to new country because it's not country to me. I can't stand the new music that's out nowadays. Guess i'm showing my age but it just sounds like a bunch of loud racket to me.

@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

Today's songs are not singing at all but music that can drive people to insanity.

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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)

• United States

10 Nov 10

I agree. I can't even tell what they are saying & the lyrics are always important to me. hOPE YOUR DAY IS GOING GOOD.

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@aerous (13434)

• Philippines

10 Nov 10

When I listen to a song or a music. I just choose which having good lyrics which relevant to something. I like to listen love songs and other related music which a good lyrics not like the hiphop or any rap which is mix with bad words

@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

11 Nov 10

So lyrics appeal to you more?

@aerous (13434)

• Philippines

12 Nov 10

Yup! I go with the lyrics the most

• Philippines

9 Nov 10

Most of the time, I want songs that have great lyrics. But because we are talking about music, so the tone and melody of the song is also important. But there are just some songs that no matter how good their melodies are, I just can't find myself to like. One example is the song "Lips of an Angel" by Hinder. I really like the tone of the guys voice and the music was also good, but the lyrics is just against my moral code. LOL I like Japanese and Chinese songs even if my Nihongo and Mandarin are extremely limited. These are the times when I have no idea what the lyrics are, but I still like the song (initially). However I still look for translations online just to make sure that the lyrics are not foul in any way. :)

@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

10 Nov 10

I go for Mandarin songs too especially from Teresa Teng collections. Though I do not fully understand the lyrics but her golden voice is what makes me like all her songs and the music is so soothing.

• Philippines

14 Nov 10

I haven't listened to her yet, I will try looking for some of her songs. I listen to Khalil Fong, Wang Leehom, Fiona Sit among others. :)

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

16 Nov 10

Are the name you listed here new singers. They sound alien to me or because I don't usually listen to chinese songs except for the oldies.

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@beeh13u (1038)

• Philippines

9 Nov 10

I read the lyrics or the meaning of the song first before I get to like the music. More on love songs. I don't like hip-hop because I don't understand the meaning. Just the Boom Boom. But hip-hop songs are creative. When we want to unwind, it's nice not to think about things but just listen to the beat.

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@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

9 Nov 10

Good lyrics is what makes a song meaningful. In hip-hop, it is the music that determines the overall quality of the song.