Lyric

Lyric are words that make up a song usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are however usually known as a libretto and their writer as a librettist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract almost unintelligible and in such cases their explication emphasizes form’ articulation’ meter and symmetry of expression. Rappers can also create lyrics often with a variation of rhyming words that are meant to be spoken rhythmically rather than sung. You have the tunes, we give you the words. You put them together and make the song. On these pages you will find a huge variety of song styles. Love songs’ ballads’ rock songs’ comedy songs. Country and western jazz and folk songs are also included.

The differences between poem and song may become less meaningful where verse is set to music to the point that any distinction becomes untenable. This is perhaps recognised in the way popular songs have lyrics. Lyrics can be studied from an academic perspective. Some lyrics can be considered a form of social commentary. Lyrics often contain political, social, and economic themes as well as aesthetic elements and so can communicate culturally significant messages. These messages can be explicit or implied through metaphor or symbolism.