The simplicity of the lyrics speaks volumes because I’m someone who loves unconditionally. speaks about the levels of loving someone and giving him or her your all. So would you rather have music from artists that just make you dance or have music with lyrics that make you think or feel the words? A few artists’ that I personally listen to on the daily and appreciate their lyrical expression are Jhene Aiko, H.E.R., and J.Cole. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Rihanna’s fourteenth number-one single and making her the fourth artist with the most number one songs on the charts. Rihanna in 2016 released “Work” feat Drake another example that some songs are written simply for catchy beats and hooks. The beat and chorus are undeniably catchy and still remains their most successful single. The song went on to sell over 10 million copies with its debut. It reached number one in 27 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Mexico. Hanson who released “MmmBop” in 1997 was phenomenally a worldwide hit for a debut single by a band. Songwriters have written songs that have become successful and the lyrical content does not have any meaning. A songwriter’s’ lyrics speak to the artist’s intelligence, artists like 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G, Kendrick Lamar, The Doors, Pink Floyd, and No Doubt have all written lyrics that still today have impacted so many lives. Janet Jackson who has written countless hits addressing racism, addiction, and poverty in songs like “State Of The World” and “The Knowledge”. Songs that were written back in the 80s still hold power because of the social issues the artists wanted to address. Originality in songwriters is dying out, the lyrics written today talk about the same content. The lyrics are an amazing example of how to verbalize what you go through when experiencing an existential crisis. Solange, who wrote “Cranes In the Sky”, talks about avoiding painful feelings and having your defense up. Songwriters in the past would open their life by telling a story about love, struggle, and you could feel the emotion behind the lyrics. The lyrics written today lack the weight that it used to carry. Music on its own carries a certain amount of emotional weight but the lyrical content of any song should surround you with emotional details. Songwriters like Sam Smith write lyrics that will make you reminisce about the past while being in the present moment of time. Lyrics take you back to a certain time when you were happy or sad while opening up your senses to be vulnerable. If written powerfully the lyrics can refresh the memory of the past and will tell a story of the songwriters’ thoughts. If the songwriter’s lyrics are relatable they will resonate with you and become therapeutic. This allows the listener to see things from their perspective. Together it creates something beautiful that the artist can share and change people’s thinking. The sole purpose is to get what’s on their mind or heart onto paper. Lyrics that a songwriter puts into their music are forms of expression. So let’s break down exactly why lyrics matter. They all have the ability to write songs that will make you feel, think, and take you on a journey. Songwriters of today have been able to do this like Miguel, Drake, Jhené Aiko, The Internet, and dvsn. A great songwriter aims to make music about personal experiences that will touch millions of people. Lyrics matter because they have the influence to bring a change and impact someone’s life negatively or positively. Lyrics used to make you feel connected to the words, make you think about life or even empower you. Have you ever loved a song by an artist today and think how did this become popular? The lyrics that songwriters produce now have changed throughout the years losing its essence. I appreciate the value of a well-written song because it allows you to truly connect with the lyrics. So as a consumer of music, you may want to be aware of the meaning or purpose of the song. Music allows the songwriter to connect with the listener, affecting a person’s mood, vibe, or spiritual energy. Music listeners only enjoy a song because of a catchy beat or hook. Can you truly relate to lyrics without knowing their meaning? So often, we can fall in love with songs without understanding the lyrics.
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