Do you listen to the lyrics?

djchameleon · 04-05-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjinn

Not really. Rather, I'll sing a long to the lyrics in order to make a comical imitation of the vocalist. Example like Michael Jackson, George Michael or something. I'll get into some diva mode and imitate them if I hear their songs.

Usually this requires a certain amount of drinking.

Lol. Requires no drinking for me. I used to do that all the time when my mother's favorite songs would come on. Singing it horribly on purpose with diva level ranges.

Selena, Celine Dion, Meatloaf, Rod Stewart. None of their songs were safe.

Xurtio · 04-05-2014, 08:02 AM

I rarely pay attention to lyrics the first time through. Sometimes they stand out.

I always loved instrumentals. Lyrics are the last thing I listen to, and sometimes I'll learn to appreciate the lyrics if the music and the vocals are good enough and it fits the attitude and image of the band (i.e. Mindless Self Indulgence).

Xurtio · 04-05-2014, 08:13 AM

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You´re not deep if the lyrics doesnt mean anything to you.

Well... that's a rather shallow assessment.

RoxyRollah · 04-05-2014, 11:52 AM

Eh, I am not saying you are wrong. But here is a perfectly great example of a good song, and you have no real clue what the lyrics are... But you still travel emotionally via the song.

good luck.

Wpnfire · 05-02-2014, 11:49 PM

Tried listening to venom today, hated the vulgar lyrics in some of their songs. Really really don't see the appeal of black metal at all, even if Venom is partly thrash.

Dylstew · 05-03-2014, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wpnfire

Tried listening to venom today, hated the vulgar lyrics in some of their songs. Really really don't see the appeal of black metal at all, even if Venom is partly thrash.

I never listened to Venom because of the lyrics..

Wpnfire · 05-03-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dylstew

i never listened to venom because of the lyrics..

+1.

Wpnfire · 02-03-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dennis1077

I always thought the lyrics were hilarious. It's supposed to be funny.....I think.

I made that comment over a year and a half ago, and my thoughts are completely different. I've since fully embraced Venom's lyrics, and a line of lyrics from one of their songs is one of my favorite line of lyrics ever.

Dylstew · 05-02-2014, 11:53 PM

I listen to music mostly, for the music. I listen to the music(which in cludes the melody of the singing) primarily. Besides, most of the time I can't really understand what they're saying all that well. I would need to read along.
So the first time I'm listening to an album I just listen to the music. Ofcourse I'll catch a few lines, but I don't have a clue what the song is really about. In my music player the lyrics are right under the song information, so sometimes I read along a bit to see what something's about.
Usually I know lyrics of songs because I want to learn to sing the song, since I love singing. Sometimes however, like one of the first comments here said, over time I gain interest in the lyrics. Sometimes however, like he said, I learn that I should probably ignore the lyrics...

ladyislingering · 05-03-2014, 12:05 AM

I'm a natural writer, so lyrics are really important to me. I love the way certain words flow together, and how language can be shaped and manipulated into art. However, this isn't always the case with me. If I'm somehow pleased by the sound of a song, then I'm alright; the lyrics can suck to some extent and I won't be terribly bothered, but this is rare.

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Dylstew Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,366	I listen to music mostly, for the music. I listen to the music(which in cludes the melody of the singing) primarily. Besides, most of the time I can't really understand what they're saying all that well. I would need to read along. So the first time I'm listening to an album I just listen to the music. Ofcourse I'll catch a few lines, but I don't have a clue what the song is really about. In my music player the lyrics are right under the song information, so sometimes I read along a bit to see what something's about. Usually I know lyrics of songs because I want to learn to sing the song, since I love singing. Sometimes however, like one of the first comments here said, over time I gain interest in the lyrics. Sometimes however, like he said, I learn that I should probably ignore the lyrics... Last edited by Dylstew; 05-03-2014 at 12:04 AM.

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ladyislingering Maelian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 695	I'm a natural writer, so lyrics are really important to me. I love the way certain words flow together, and how language can be shaped and manipulated into art. However, this isn't always the case with me. If I'm somehow pleased by the sound of a song, then I'm alright; the lyrics can suck to some extent and I won't be terribly bothered, but this is rare. __________________ You and I, We were born to die.

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Xurtio Brain Licker Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 1,083	I rarely pay attention to lyrics the first time through. Sometimes they stand out. I always loved instrumentals. Lyrics are the last thing I listen to, and sometimes I'll learn to appreciate the lyrics if the music and the vocals are good enough and it fits the attitude and image of the band (i.e. Mindless Self Indulgence).