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Old 10-16-2011, 05:19 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra View Post
The problem with social and political lyrics is the problem with lyrics in general. When you get to into them, you tend to forget to put effort in he actual melodies, which should take front seat.

If the melodies are good, lyrics can be whatever you want.
I agree with this 100%. I definitely love me some quality lyrics but not generally at the expense of the music. And I'd take what you said a step further as well: it doesn't have to be about the melody either, it just has to be about the music overall.
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