OK we have reached the crucial part of the debate. I would pose the following question in light of what has been said on this and other similar threads re lyricists.

What is the difference between a poet and a lyricist?


I sure do not know the answer but know one thing for sure.... Any lyricist must have some idea of music theory, rhythm, and melody and how their words can be set to music.... otherwise they are not a lyricist but a poet.