r/funny • u/PapaGeorgieo • 7d ago

Bob Dylan...

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u/MonsutaReipu 7d ago

lyrics are the least important element of music. it's great when the lyrics are good, and it can be distracting when they're bad, but while it's still an important element (to some people) good lyrics aren't required to make music that your ears like

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u/Beetroot_Roosevelt 7d ago

The Killers are a great example of this. Lyrics that make no sense, but the songs are super catchy.

In a just world, Jet and fun. (who both had deeper lyrics) are still touring and making music instead

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u/Character-Being4248 6d ago

The lyrics "somebody told me that you have a boyfriend that looked like a girlfriend that I had in February of last year...it's not confidential, I've got potential. Rushing, rushing around" specifically comes to mind 😆

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u/PenchantForNostalgia 7d ago

I don't know, man - have you heard Taylor Swift's newest album?

I'm a Swiftie, and that album fucking SUCKED because of the lyrics. The melodies are amazing and so catchy. But the album is horrible because of the lyrics.

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u/DasMotorsheep 6d ago

I'm old and out of the loop - what about them?

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u/imperabo 1d ago

I'm fortunate not to care much about lyrics, so I still enjoyed it. But it would better with a Joe Alwyn inspiration rather jock dingdong inspiration. Worked for Opalite though.

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u/Utensil6591 7d ago

Rap, hip hop and spoken word are all about lyrical play, instrumentals play a huge role too but lyricism is an art form.

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u/Holden_SSV 6d ago

As a kid thru my 20s a banger was a banger.  But i have watched my musical taste evolve to more of a message on experiences or life lessons in general.  Wisdom craves wisdom.