For me, I usually notice the beat and sound of the song first. If I like that I'll listen to it again and try and get the meaning of it. But if it's an artist like Bob Dylan (who is known for his lyrics), I pay more attention to the words. What about you?
2007-12-04 18:08:54 · 15 answers · asked by Isis 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
sarah c....your answer makes a little sense. Not much, but a little :-P
2007-12-04 18:23:21 · update #1
It's usually the tune that I 'hear' first. A good intro always grabs me! Then the lyrics, then the greater details of the song as a whole.
But sometimes, the lyrics will leap out at me, demanding to be heard.
2007-12-05 00:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TOTAL EDIT: (yes, I'm a little off at night)
When I listen to a song, usually the first thing that catches me is it's beat. I usually hear the rhythm of the song first and then notice the voice (without the lyrics). During a first listen I hardly ever listen to the lyrics, that just a secondary layer that always comes later. However, if it's a folk song, I probably will listen to the the lyrics more than the instrumentals.
2007-12-05 02:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by meep meep 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The music of course. After all, it's what draws you in. I generally don't pay attention to lyrics, unless I know the lyrics are from a strong lyricist, in which case I would begin to pay attention to the lyrics after I've listened to the song several times.
2007-12-05 02:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by Montag 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When i first listen to a song, its def the tune like most people. But then i kinda get hooked to lyrics bringing me. Usually the bridge or start of the chorus :):) I do prefer the tune all in all.
2007-12-05 05:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i listen to a song, i listen to the beat, rhythm, and lyrics, but all at different parts of the song, so i can learn how the artist decides to put different things in the music.
2007-12-05 02:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by brandonianandrew 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it the beat that gets me first, it ables me to decide if i like the song/band/artist. Then ill listen to the lyrics, and if its meaningful lyrics, then it makes the song all the better
2007-12-05 03:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Invincible! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm definitely attracted to the tune first.
If I don't like the tune, I'm not going to listen long enough to pay any attention to the lyrics!
2007-12-05 02:17:36 · answer #7 · answered by chike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The beat and rhythm catch my attention, then the lyrics keep me interested.
2007-12-05 03:03:22 · answer #8 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Music is always first with me. I really hate it though, when a song with good musicianship turns out to have stupid lyrics. That ruins the whole vibe.
2007-12-05 02:17:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jay G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the tune first. if there's a rhythm that coincides with the lyrics perfectly, theni like that. but normally i just listen to the lyrics.
2007-12-05 16:29:15 · answer #10 · answered by Its Me! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋