I agree, Michael. When I referred to abstract lyrics that I avoid, I didn't mean delicious ones like American Pie or Macarthur Park, both of which I adored, and can still sing by heart. wink

I was referring to the really obscure stuff that even the author isn't clear about in his/her own mind, and that's so obtuse it's difficult for the reader to resonate with it at all.

That's what I mean by abstract. wink

Donna


Originally Posted by Michael Zaneski
Originally Posted by DonnaMarilyn
I always take the easy way out, Michael. wink
I avoid critiquing abstract lyrics. If I haven't worked out what the author is trying to say by the end of the first verse or at least chorus, I simply move on. For me, life is too short to try to read someone's mind. grin

(Perhaps there should be a separate section in the forum for abstract lyrics. I'd probably post one or two there myself. grin )

Donna


Now, Donna, the thing is...the whole performance can change everything...even if its an author reading aloud...but give an abstract lyric a piece of music and an attitude, and the meaning can come flooding in...

--Mike

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