"A melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction....But then, as you get to know the person, that's the lyrics. Their story. Who they are underneath. It's the combination of the two that makes it magic."
-Sophie (Drew Barrymore) from Music and Lyrics (2007) PG-13
I'm a lyrics man myself, so I'm always taken aback by someone who claims that they completely ignore the words of a song. Here are a few lyricists that I especially enjoy: Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, John Prine, and Josh Ritter.
You can add your own favorites in the comments.
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