Myself it usually is the music the leaves the impression. I have gone years without knowing the name of a song, but I loved the tune.
But I am starting to listen more and more to the lyrics as well.
Do the lyrics catch your attention or the music?
2006-10-21 03:29:09 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Both...but,what is a song without lyrics.
You have to listen to get the full effect.
Not talking about instrumental pieces
2006-10-21 03:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by Einstein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As I'm sure its the same for most people, I listen to the music. I might even have a catchy song stuck in my head and still not know the lyrics - or I might even know the lyrics and still not know what the song is about!
Often, it is when a song becomes a favorite of mine that I start to really pay attention to the lyrics.
Then again, it also depends on what you're doing when you're listening to music. I've been on long car rides where I've "analyzed" every song that came on.
Great question - thanks for asking!
2006-10-21 03:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Knathan the Knight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The music for a few reasons...
1. My hearing isn't the best, and I really have to concentrate to hear the lyrics.
2. The music sets the mood.
3. To me, music is generally a background thing. If I concentrate on the lyrics, it takes away from what I am doing.
2006-10-21 03:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first time i hear a song, its the music that get my attention, but after hearing it a few more times, i listen to the lyrics and try to find the point or mood of the song. though like you, i can go months without knowing the name of the song or group!
2006-10-21 03:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by star42430 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The music
2006-10-21 03:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The music
2006-10-21 03:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First the music has to catch my attention and then I'll stick around to listen to more the lyrics.
2006-10-21 03:32:59 · answer #7 · answered by Kindred Spirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both, really. I like a song that has good music, but good lyrics too. i listen to the music and make sure it's good and then i want it to have good lyrics at the same time, so i can listen and listen...lol.
2006-10-21 03:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by ♥#1 Miley Cyrus Fan♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's usually a tune that catches me at first, or a combination of the lyrics and the way they fit the melody. But i don't usually take in the lyrics until after i have heard the song a number of times.
2006-10-21 03:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Music first, the lyrics usually came later.
2006-10-21 03:36:28 · answer #10 · answered by cindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to listen more to the lyrics if they are something I can relate to. I guess thats why I dont like most rap thats violent or puts down women. The country cheating lying drinking songs dont appeal to me either. I like all genres of music but the lyrics must say something pretty profound for me to want to buy it.
good question!!
2006-10-21 03:31:39 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋