Lyrics

Today, lyrics most commonly means the words, sung or spoken, that accompany music, thereby creating a song. The Internet is a rich resource for finding the words to songs or discussing a song's lyrics.

The term's etymology comes from the Latin word lyricus, meaning "of or for the lyre," and the Greek word lurikos, meaning "singing to the lyre."  The lyre was an ancient stringed instrument.

Lyric, the singular of the word, also can be used to refer to a specific type of poetry.  Lyric poetry is generally viewed as poetry that expresses the poet's feelings, whereas narrative poetry tends to be story-like.

Song lyrics can often be found on the official websites of many musicians, as well as at popular sites like Lyrics.com.  

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• Ilaiyaraaja discontent with ONV Kurup’s lyrics

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 716
  Top music composer Ilaiyaraaja who has given the music for Pazhassi Raja, recently faced flak for it as audiences feel that this wasn’t the best of his work and was a major letdown, even though the songs are chart-scorchers. At the music launch of the Tamil version, the maestro stated that he felt the lyrics [...]
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• 11th Dimension – Julian Casablancas – Lyrics – Traduzione

  
  Fidicaro.Net — Authority: 141
  I just nod, I’ve never been so good at shaking handsI live on the frozen surface of a fireballWhere cities come together, to hate each other in the name of sportAmerica, nothing is ever just how you planI looked up to you but you thought I would look the other wayAnd you hear, what you [...]
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• Fall Out Boy – Alpha Dog Lyrics N Ringtone Download

  
  I Get Lyric — Authority: 434
  Artist : Fall Out Boy Song : Alpha Dog Lyrics Writer : N/A Send “Alpha Dog” Ringtone to your Cell Clap until your hands hurt Standing ovations or boos Wa-wa-watch us until we blur Walk off into the sunset Tell rock and roll Im alone again I wanna put the Midwest home again You time has ...
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• Jay Sean ft. Lil’ Wayne – Down – Traduzione – Lyrics

  
  Fidicaro.Net — Authority: 141
  Baby are you down down down down down,(Down, Down,)Even if the sky is falling down,(Down down,)You ouaght to know,Tonight is the night to let it go,Put on a show,I wanna see how you lose control,So leave it behind cause we have a night to get away,So come on fly with me as we make our [...]
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• The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition – Traduzione – Lyrics

  
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  Sweet dispositionNever too soonOh reckless abandon,Like no one’s watching youA moment, a loveA dream, a laughA kiss, a cryOur rights, our wrongsA moment, a loveA dream, a laughA moment, a loveA dream, a laughJust stay thereCause I’ll be comin’ overWhile our bloods still youngIt’s so young, it runsWon’t stop ...
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• Fireflies – Owl City – Lyrics – Traduzione

  
  Fidicaro.Net — Authority: 141
  Fireflies Owl CityYou would not believe your eyesIf ten million firefliesLit up the world as I fell asleep‘Cause they’d fill the open airAnd leave teardrops everywhereYou’d think me rudeBut I would just stand and stareI’d like to make myself believeThat planet Earth turns slowlyIt’s hard to say that I’d ...
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• AJ Tabaldo and Bernie Ann - Isang Katulad Mo Lyrics

  
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  pag kapiling ka ang nadarama ay walang hanggan na ligaya sa mga mata ay makikitab na may bukas pa at pag asa pag hawak mo na ang aking kamay ang paligid ko ay tunay na makulay (CHORUS) binuhay mo ang nabigo kong puso sa mga pangako agad naniwala sa mga titig mo ay nakita ko pag-asa na may darating na isang katulad ...
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• Pink – Push You Away Lyrics N Ringtone Download

  
  I Get Lyric — Authority: 434
  Artist : Pink Song : Push You Away Lyrics Writer : N/A Send “Push You Away” Ringtone to your Cell This bed is just an island where it doesn’t have you Roll over seven times and there will still be tons of room Alarm is going off choking coughing spit the reasons why you won’t call me ...
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• Westlife – What About Now Lyrics N Ringtone Download

  
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  Artist : Westlife Song : What About Now Lyrics Writer : N/A Send “What About Now” Ringtone to your Cell Shadows fill an empty heart As love is fading, From all the things that we are But are not saying Can we see beyond the scars And make it to the dawn? Change the colors of the sky And ...
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• Paa is special

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 716
  The music of Paa has received lot of appreciation from the critic for its beautiful music. According to the reviewers, songs will hook the listener mainly for its simple lyrics and soulful music. But the lyricist Swanand Kirkire holds the film’s music in high regards for an altogether different reason.“This film ...
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• Internet Marketing Campaign

  
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  As far as I am a successful businessman, I can claim that the most efficient way to connect with potentially permanent clients and future team members is through including the personal story into the online marketing campaign. From the first sight, it may seem difficult and far-fetched to incorporate the own story ...
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• "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window" Lyrics

  
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  by John Lennon and Paul McCartney As Released by the Beatles (1969) Come on now. Heh heh heh. Oh look out! She came in through the bathroom window Protected by a silver spoon But now she sucks her thumb and wanders By the banks of her own lagoon. Didnt anybody tell her? Didnt anybody see? Sundays on the phone to ...
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• My Morning Jacket

  
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  ‘American Dad’ to welcome My Morning Jacket: Two-Tone Tommy gives us the scoop!My Morning Jacket will appear as themselves on a November 22nd episode of American Dad, and bring with them songs like “I’m Amazed,” “Steam Engine,” and “Remnants.” The episode will be titled “My Morning ...
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• The Saltwater Room by Owl City Feat. Breanne Düren + Lyrics

  
  hyper-ballad's blog — Authority: 132
  The Saltwater Room by Owl City From the Album Maybe I’m Dreaming Price: $0.99 Original Release Date: September 8, 2009 Format - Music: MP3 Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player I opened my eyes last night and saw you ...
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• Mishon - Just A Kiss Lyrics

  
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  We aint gotta go all the way But, baby, we can do somethings A little game I like to play Listen, shawty We aint gotta go all the way But, baby, we can do somethings A little game I like to play Girl, you dont need to be nervous I know I just met you, these other girls lookin But I never disrespect you, babe Thiss ...
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• Kris Allen – Send Me All Your Angels

  
  Suroboy — Authority: 135
  Send Me All Your Angels LyricsWhat am I gonna do tonightWhen I’m one step closer to the other sideIt’s east to pretendBut the world’s got me feeling out of placeHow will all this end?It’s so hard to sayEveryday, gotta face the fact thatI’m trying to reach the demons on my backAnd I’m hoping to hold [...] ...
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• BANGER OF THE DAY: PACIFIC DIVISION – WOMEN PROBLEMS

  
  HYBRID SNICKS MAGAZINE — Authority: 137
  Posted in BANGER OF THE DAY, MUSIC Tagged: b like, hip hop, kicks, lyrics, mibbs, new era, PACIFIC DIVISION, rap, sneakers, West Coast
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• Tinchy Stryder - Youre Not Alone Lyrics

  
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  Keep Holding Keep Holding You Keep Holding On Keep Holding You Keep Holding On Keep Holding You Keep Holding On You Keep Holding On Your Not Alone Stay Strong No Time To Feel Weak Wake Up Its Time To look deep Dont Wait To The End Of Time. Open Your Mind Open Your Mind And See Trust Is Their And The Writtings Green ...
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• Jason Derulo - In My Head Lyrics

  
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  Everybodys looking for love. Oh. Oh. Aint that the reason youre at this club. Oh. Oh. You aint gonna find a dance with him. No. Oh. Got a better solution for you girl. Oh. Oh. Just stay with me now. Say the word and well go. Ill be your teacher. Ill show you the ropes. Youll see a side of love youve never known. I ...
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• I’m Better Than Your Boyfriend (Rap)

  
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  This is the rap version. Dont understand whats going on? Click here to watch the main video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6s0V0Vjg7E Lyrics: I see her a few times a week She sees me accidentally I find words that dont make sense She finds ways to forget She acts like she doesnt have a clue Why do you think Im ...
  18 hours ago

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