Lyric
noun
The words of a song.
She wrote the lyrics to her song.
Often appears as...
- write lyrics
- song lyrics
noun
A type of short poem that is meant to be sung.
He pens beautiful lyrics about love and loss.
Often appears as...
- beautiful lyrics
- romantic lyrics
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Approving
Poetic
adjective
Expressing a person's feelings in an imaginative and beautiful way.
Her lyric voice captivated the audience.
Often appears as...
- lyric voice
- lyric poetry
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Approving
Literary
noun
The words of a song.
She wrote the lyrics to her song.
Often appears as...
- write lyrics
- song lyrics
noun
A type of short poem that is meant to be sung.
He pens beautiful lyrics about love and loss.
Often appears as...
- beautiful lyrics
- romantic lyrics
Usage tips
Approving
Poetic
adjective
Expressing a person's feelings in an imaginative and beautiful way.
Her lyric voice captivated the audience.
Often appears as...
- lyric voice
- lyric poetry
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Song Composition
Lyrics form the vocal part of a song and are distinct from the melody and rhythm.
The band's guitarist composed the melody while the singer crafted the lyrics.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Expression
Lyrics often convey emotions and stories, making a song relatable or meaningful.
The lyrics of the song resonated with fans going through heartbreak.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Impact
Lyrics can reflect cultural values or social issues, influencing public opinion.
The protest song's powerful lyrics inspired many to seek change.
Pro Tip 1/3Song Composition
Lyrics form the vocal part of a song and are distinct from the melody and rhythm.
The band's guitarist composed the melody while the singer crafted the lyrics.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Expression
Lyrics often convey emotions and stories, making a song relatable or meaningful.
The lyrics of the song resonated with fans going through heartbreak.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Impact
Lyrics can reflect cultural values or social issues, influencing public opinion.
The protest song's powerful lyrics inspired many to seek change.
Pro Tip 1/3Song Composition
Lyrics form the vocal part of a song and are distinct from the melody and rhythm.
The band's guitarist composed the melody while the singer crafted the lyrics.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Expression
Lyrics often convey emotions and stories, making a song relatable or meaningful.
The lyrics of the song resonated with fans going through heartbreak.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Impact
Lyrics can reflect cultural values or social issues, influencing public opinion.
The protest song's powerful lyrics inspired many to seek change.
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The Secret Somali...
um and i've been hearing it since i was growing up so i reached out to a friend on whatsapp so she could help me explain what the song is and give you the essence of what they're trying to say you say to the girl like all the po the fate fate has brought together but the ball is now in your hole the lyrics
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Ideasthesia: How do...
whether it's song lyrics combining perfectly with a melody, the thematic content of a painting heightened by its use of colors and brushstrokes, or the well constructed plot of a novel conveyed through perfectly crafted sentences. Most importantly, the network of associations formed by ideasethesia
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How Hip-Hop Can Make...
So not a lot. And I only knew a handful of the songs. We need a lot more of that. But more importantly, we need lyrics of songs to transition from talking about the problem into the solution space. I mean, if you're a rapper, a songwriter, a producer, a musician, we need you. We listen to you.
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Charles Limb: Your brain...
Spittin' rhymes that hit you like a lightning strike Search. I search for the truth in this eternal quest My passion's not fashion, you can see how I'm dressed Psychopathic words in my head appear Whisper these lyrics only I can hear Art. The art of discovering and that which is hovering
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How love can help repair...
to connect to your audience with your principles but it's there's a larger message as you said within those references um can you sort share a thread with us from a movie like moana or a kendrick lamar lyric and link that to you know how we resolve
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The Secret of Musical...
but can he ride at the front of the current cultural wave during the george floyd protest this summer kedron's mom wrote a song about a young black man fearing for his life kidron read the lyrics and prayed on them trying to focus
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A message of peace, hope...
lyrics you would have heard that I was on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a
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Björn Ulvaeus: How music...
upon which a lyricist must tread lightly. Some of the time, the final words on the page are the result of hard work, deep thought and the intuition that a songwriter must learn to trust.
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A simple birth kit for...
This is my dream. But it is not possible to achieve it without engaging men and women alike from around the world -- yes, all of you. I recently heard this lyric by Leonard
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Hans Zimmer And...
for King of Limbs it must have been in there somewhere because I started with the Connie's bass line and the lyric open your mouth wine
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The Secret Somali...
um and i've been hearing it since i was growing up so i reached out to a friend on whatsapp so she could help me explain what the song is and give you the essence of what they're trying to say you say to the girl like all the po the fate fate has brought together but the ball is now in your hole the lyrics
Video examples
Ideasthesia: How do...
whether it's song lyrics combining perfectly with a melody, the thematic content of a painting heightened by its use of colors and brushstrokes, or the well constructed plot of a novel conveyed through perfectly crafted sentences. Most importantly, the network of associations formed by ideasethesia
Video examples
How Hip-Hop Can Make...
So not a lot. And I only knew a handful of the songs. We need a lot more of that. But more importantly, we need lyrics of songs to transition from talking about the problem into the solution space. I mean, if you're a rapper, a songwriter, a producer, a musician, we need you. We listen to you.
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Charles Limb: Your brain...
Spittin' rhymes that hit you like a lightning strike Search. I search for the truth in this eternal quest My passion's not fashion, you can see how I'm dressed Psychopathic words in my head appear Whisper these lyrics only I can hear Art. The art of discovering and that which is hovering
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How love can help repair...
to connect to your audience with your principles but it's there's a larger message as you said within those references um can you sort share a thread with us from a movie like moana or a kendrick lamar lyric and link that to you know how we resolve
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The Secret of Musical...
but can he ride at the front of the current cultural wave during the george floyd protest this summer kedron's mom wrote a song about a young black man fearing for his life kidron read the lyrics and prayed on them trying to focus
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A message of peace, hope...
lyrics you would have heard that I was on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a
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Björn Ulvaeus: How music...
upon which a lyricist must tread lightly. Some of the time, the final words on the page are the result of hard work, deep thought and the intuition that a songwriter must learn to trust.
Video examples
A simple birth kit for...
This is my dream. But it is not possible to achieve it without engaging men and women alike from around the world -- yes, all of you. I recently heard this lyric by Leonard
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Hans Zimmer And...
for King of Limbs it must have been in there somewhere because I started with the Connie's bass line and the lyric open your mouth wine
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
When I listen to a song, I don't say, 'Oh my gosh, that vocal line she sang was the best thing I ever heard.' I'm thinking, 'That lyric just moves me. That lyric just said what I feel better than I could say it myself.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
While writing, I tend to repeat the same song, endlessly, for thousands of times. This helps me ignore any lyrics, and helps create a consistent mood for each book.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
Words are more powerful than some noises. Noises won't last long. Lyrics are so important, and people don't realise that.
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Billie Joe Armstrong
American Singer
If I look at my old lyrics, they seem to be full of rage, but empty. There was an emptiness in my life.
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Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
I think, with music, I'm a lyricist who talks about real life things.
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Mary Gauthier
American Musician
Songs, especially lyrics, have always been really important to me.
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Jimmy Iovine
American Producer
I said if a woman sings an aggressive guy's lyric, it can't miss.
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Nikki Sixx
American Musician
As a lyricist, I'm really trying to raise my level of quality.
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Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
If your life had lyrics, would they be any good?
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Gavin Rossdale
British Musician
Lyrics are really important for me.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
When I listen to a song, I don't say, 'Oh my gosh, that vocal line she sang was the best thing I ever heard.' I'm thinking, 'That lyric just moves me. That lyric just said what I feel better than I could say it myself.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
While writing, I tend to repeat the same song, endlessly, for thousands of times. This helps me ignore any lyrics, and helps create a consistent mood for each book.
Quote examples
Billie Eilish
American Singer
Words are more powerful than some noises. Noises won't last long. Lyrics are so important, and people don't realise that.
Quote examples
Billie Joe Armstrong
American Singer
If I look at my old lyrics, they seem to be full of rage, but empty. There was an emptiness in my life.
Quote examples
Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
I think, with music, I'm a lyricist who talks about real life things.
Quote examples
Mary Gauthier
American Musician
Songs, especially lyrics, have always been really important to me.
Quote examples
Jimmy Iovine
American Producer
I said if a woman sings an aggressive guy's lyric, it can't miss.
Quote examples
Nikki Sixx
American Musician
As a lyricist, I'm really trying to raise my level of quality.
Quote examples
Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
If your life had lyrics, would they be any good?
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Gavin Rossdale
British Musician
Lyrics are really important for me.
Example 1 of 10
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