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Jordan · 08-10-2002, 12:01 PM

When you listen to music, do you pay close attention to the lyrics, or is it more of just the music, period? In other words, do you listen to music based on the lyrics (as well as the music)?

I definitely do. If I can't identify with the song or get a good feeling of what the song is about, I prolly won't like it. I don't know, why I'm asking this question -- just curious, I guess!

Mijada · 08-10-2002, 12:18 PM

Well the music is what grabs my attention first then I listen to the lyrics. A song can have really good lyrics but if I don't like the way the music sounds I don't listen to it.

Mr. Shy Guy · 08-10-2002, 12:45 PM

I guess for me it's half and half. Sometimes the music is what I like and sometimes the lyrics.

Kay Scarpetta · 08-10-2002, 12:59 PM

Usually the lyrics. Lyrics have an important meaning... well to me they do. I dunno. I'm weird.

Montana Ponine · 08-10-2002, 01:12 PM

For me, it's usually the lyrics. I have to memorize a song if I find that I like it. I just have to or I won't be able to sing it, lol. After I've memorized the lyrics, though, I like to go back and listen past the singer to the actual music... I study that and eventually I pretty much memorize that too.

I am too obsessed with music.

Hollow · 08-10-2002, 01:14 PM

I dunno i just enjoy the song i guess

shavelyLBC34 · 08-10-2002, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by ~°~RockAngel89~°~
I dunno i just enjoy the song i guess

i agree...

Crimson and Clover · 08-10-2002, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by Montana Ponine
For me, it's usually the lyrics. I have to memorize a song if I find that I like it. I just have to or I won't be able to sing it, lol. After I've memorized the lyrics, though, I like to go back and listen past the singer to the actual music... I study that and eventually I pretty much memorize that too.

I am too obsessed with music.

this is how i am.

DarleneIllyria · 08-10-2002, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by ~°~RockAngel89~°~
I dunno i just enjoy the song i guess

That's what I do too.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 08-10-2002, 08:10 PM

I dunno. I like....kinda listen to 'em. I try to figger out what the song means. Then I just listen to it. It's hard to explain. LoL.

Warm & Fuzzy · 08-10-2002, 09:24 PM

Just to the music. Sometimes the words, as well, but rarely.

dawsongirl · 08-10-2002, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Gregorio
I guess for me it's half and half. Sometimes the music is what I like and sometimes the lyrics.

Same here. If I like the lyrics, I memorize them, if not, I just space them out.

Swimfan85 · 08-10-2002, 11:15 PM

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Originally posted by Jordan
When you listen to music, do you pay close attention to the lyrics, or is it more of just the music, period? In other words, do you listen to music based on the lyrics (as well as the music)?

I definitely do. If I can't identify with the song or get a good feeling of what the song is about, I prolly won't like it. I don't know, why I'm asking this question -- just curious, I guess!

yah I do, I really think about songs and try to pick apart the meanings, we had a project in history a couple years ago to do that to a song...and ever since then Ive looked at music in a whole different way

Carmen_Epstein · 08-10-2002, 11:26 PM

I'd say most of the time it's the music. But, they're are some songs with lyrics that I really listen too.

Cats Cradle-Harry Chapin
Take a little Rhythm-Ali Thompson

These are a couple with great lyrics

Rockapella722 · 08-10-2002, 11:44 PM

First it's for the music... then the lyrics.

08-10-2002, 12:01 PM	#1
Jordan Shirley Manson!!! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Location: The state where Garbage records their albums -- Wisconsin! Posts: 1,459	When You Listen to Music... When you listen to music, do you pay close attention to the lyrics, or is it more of just the music, period? In other words, do you listen to music based on the lyrics (as well as the music)? I definitely do. If I can't identify with the song or get a good feeling of what the song is about, I prolly won't like it. I don't know, why I'm asking this question -- just curious, I guess!

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08-10-2002, 12:18 PM	#2
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	Well the music is what grabs my attention first then I listen to the lyrics. A song can have really good lyrics but if I don't like the way the music sounds I don't listen to it.

08-10-2002, 01:12 PM	#5
Montana Ponine Tragically Beautiful Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Sondheimville Posts: 4,529	For me, it's usually the lyrics. I have to memorize a song if I find that I like it. I just have to or I won't be able to sing it, lol. After I've memorized the lyrics, though, I like to go back and listen past the singer to the actual music... I study that and eventually I pretty much memorize that too. I am too obsessed with music.

08-10-2002, 01:14 PM	#6
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	I dunno i just enjoy the song i guess

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AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	I dunno. I like....kinda listen to 'em. I try to figger out what the song means. Then I just listen to it. It's hard to explain. LoL.

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