Originally posted by MajinMojo
Usually, words get too depressing to me nowadays so I tend to lean away from listening to the story and just focus on the music so I can say to my friends "Yeah, I can play that song everybody likes..."

I wish that more artists today would get more involved with themselves and how they feel, basically the type of message they want to get across to the world, and not only through lyrics. But still, Ive noticed that lately a lot of musicians have taken a rather obvious approach, where they are afraid to give their audience the chance to think for themselves. Afraid that they might missinterpret how they feel. But still, its that mystery in between the lines thats creates excitement for the listener. Then again, perhaps I'm the only one who studied for extra credit in highschool, :rolleyes:. Radiohead's last two records haven't exactly been the most radio friendly albums or the most guitar oriented, but they have done a great job in expressing their personallity, against all costs...

Originally posted by Starman I think that the story is really important however the music is just as important.

I agree a good story is always very pleasant to the ears, especially in someone elses words, but still, I really enjoy when songs come off a bit abstract. Sure at the end of the day, it depends on what type of mood you're in, but what really matters it what inspires you for the most part. But I like to dissect different songs, a way of collecting the various different meanings and how they relate to each other.

Originally posted by schmange I've spent so many years purposely tuning out the vocalist that I rarely hear the lyrics anymore. I'll only pay attention to em if they're really profound or add significantly to the song, otherwise most times I'd rather not know. The music speaks for itself on a really well written song and the lyrics tend to put a permanent stamp over top of it that may or may not match what I visualize when I hear it. There's nuthin worse than really liking a song only to have it ruined by 'I love you baby' or 'We're the Gods of the mountains" lyrics.

Exactly, its really frustrating when you hear some of the new bands today who obviously have potentional in arranging melodies, but they havent got the slightest clue as to what they want to say verbally. I think for any good musician, he should put just as much time into his lyrics as he does with the music. Because both go well in hand, and I really hate to see good compositions ruined due to impatience.

-Joseph