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Originally Posted by The Batlord
It's pop, you twit. If you want to listen to pop but refuse to ignore the irrelevant lyrics then that shows a lack of versatility on your part. Certain qualities in music simply are not necessarily relevant to certain genres that are relevant to other genres, and if you can't recognize that and adapt then you probably just shouldn't be listening to that genre unless you train your ears to adapt.
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Well, that´s just your point of view and I respect it although I disagree. Bohemian Rhapsody was a chart-topper when it was released in the 70s. That means that such a lyrical masterpiece can be considered a pop song. From 40 years ago, yes, but pop anyways. You can put that song at a Katy Perry concert and people will sing along, just like they will 40 years from now if you switch BR for Hot n Cold just to name a song. The Beatles were considered pop and have phenomenal lyrics, Purple Rain is a pop song as well. Pop is not just one genre, it bleeds into others, like Pop/Rock or Electro-pop like Calvin Harris, where lyrics are not relevant like you said because of the characteristics of the sub-genre.
I will talk about lyrics in pop and if I have to criticize Ariana Grande´s or Freddie Mercury´s, I will.
Cheers,
A twit