do you have to know the language to like a song?

Question

what i mean is, do you like foreign songs/music? songs that aren't in your language that you use?

i do. i speak in two languages: english and indonesian. so, i like to listen to english and indonesian songs. but, i also like to hear french, spanish, and probably korean music too. i don't need to know the language to like the music/songs.

however, some people that i know need to know the language to like the song. or else, they'll just completely hate it. hate listening to something that they don't understand.

Answer 1

Not at all. True music lovers don't need to understand the language the song is in, the music itself is an international language. If a song's good it doesn't matter what language it is sung in.

Answer 2

Absolutely not. In the United States we tend to be bad about not wanting to hear songs that aren't in English, but most of the world they don't have problems listening to songs in other languages.
If a song has a good melody and is performed by a good singer, you can enjoy the mood. And remember this - Opera has been performed for 400 years, and often the audience does not speak the language.
Music is the universal language - and I believe that it crosses all boundaries.

Answer 3

I listen to Spanish and English music. I understand a lot of the spanish music from taking spanish in school and the father of my twins is mexican so i picked it up.

I like to understand it because when i listen to something i really listen to the words and try to relate to it..if i can then that makes me like it that much more.
I had a friend that didnt speak a bit of spanish and got him listening to a few songs and listening to him TRY to sing along was hilarious.

But no, u dont have to know the language to like it

Answer 4

I listen to a lot of instrumental and cross-cultural music (also instrumental). I have 2 compilations that I can think of. I speak only English, so I would be limited in other languages. However, music in itself is a universal language. Trivial, but I loved Nina's 99 Luft Balloons (German Version) from the 80's. Go figure.
Respect your tastes. Make sure you spend time with people who respect you.

Answer 5

I guess your friends need to start thinking about these foreign songs differently. If you can trick yourself into believing that the gibberish you're hearing isn't really a message and just another instrument, then you've stepped into a completely new realm of listening.

But then again, if the singer can't sing and you can't understand what they're trying to say... I can imagine that being a little unpleasant. German music perhaps?

Answer 6

I listen to songs in all languages and like them. I prefer to know the words and meaning. They assist language learning. Greek Rebetika, Uzbek or Turkish music... bring it on! Indonesian would be good too!

Answer 7

see this is utter nonsense i know only one language thats english still i listen to many songs in another languages bcoz i love the music and dnt care what everyne say just tell them u love music - any kind of music i m sure others will understand ur love 4 music

Answer 8

I additionally like music in different languages, surprisingly Spanish Rock. attempt listening to those: l. a. Ley - Día Cero l. a. Ley - Al very final Soda Stereo - En Remolinos Lucybell - Cuando Respiro En Tu Boca those are a number of my popular songs, wish you savour :)

Answer 9

Song is a universal language.

You can understand a song from its tune and lyrics, the way it is sung.

if you remember Rickey Martin , "an dos tres,alay lay alay"
that was i think french , but was a world wide hit.

the tone , the lyrice, and the music did set up the mood .

anything that feels good to the ears , is acceptable.

song is a universal language.

Answer 10

For some people, the words really matter. They can't enjoy a song with out understanding the lyrics.

Others, like myself, find that as long as there is a good beat, and the words sound pretty, I can enjoy it.