Anything. Try me.

[bubbles]

I'm in the mood for some debate. I don't particularly care what topic, but I'll throw one out there.

What's more important: lyrics or melody?

Or choose your own subject.

Be silly, be philosophical, be arbitrary... just jump in and play!


ETA: after posting this yesterday, my day went totally sideways and I couldn't get back to it until now. Sorry for the delay. Thanks for playing! You guys are awesome.

Comments

[bubbles79.livejournal.com]

Hee! I love my smart friends. I was hoping someone would come up with a "none of the above" answer. I am disappointed that I missed out on your well-formulated argument for lyrics, though. Let me give it a shot.
Lyrics make you consciously think, search for deeper meaning, and relate the song to your own life. Of course, lyric-free melody has been shown to improve mental performance, apparently acting on an unconscious level. Look at me, arguing with myself. Why did I invite anyone else into this debate anyway? Ok, back on topic. Lyrics have been credited with starting and ending wars (and relationships). Lyrics make you laugh, cry, feel to an extent that melody and beat never quite manage. Unghh, I am so tempted to make a counter-argument here. Bubbles, stop arguing with myself!
Anyway, beat is for l00sers. (Says the girl who owns every DDR game ever made...)

[bop-radar.livejournal.com]

who owns every DDR game ever made
Really?! *envies*

But lyrics! Yes. They can be poetry. A good lyric can make me like a track I would otherwise dismiss.