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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• Britney Spears – 3 Music Video Lyrics + HQ

  
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  www.ClearRingtones.com -► Send “Britney Spears 3″ Ringtone To Your Cell Phone! 3 – Britney Spears lyrics and official music video in HD and HQ. BritneyTV also has this music video off Britney Spears new Circus album. There is also a remix available somewhere and you can download 3 by… ©2009 Britney Spears ...
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• Demi Lovato Lyrics Remember December

  
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  Lyrics of Demi Lovato’s song Remember December. Please do watch the official music video below. For your Apple iPod MP3 and MP4 ringtone download, go to iTunes.Remember December Lyrics with Video(Demi Lovato)I feel a seperation coming on‘Cause I know you want to be moving onI wish it would snow tonightYou’d pull ...
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• Rihanna Lyrics Rude Boy

  
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  Here is Rihanna lyrics of Rude Boy. The song was a rendition through one of the rarest collaboration by artists Bajan and Rihanna. This is taken from a 4th upcoming album “Rated R”.This Rihanna album will be released November 20, 2009. Rude Boy is written by Ester Dean while Stargate produces.Rude Boy Lyrics with ...
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• DiSTANToblivion - Songs and Poems

  
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  Just a some writing that Ive done. Ill be putting new stuff here and updating this thread, hope you like some of it... :) This first one is a song I wrote a while back, in the style of bands like Karnivool, Cog, The Butterfly Effect etc. Awake Without Sleep - VERSE 1 - Wake up blind, born again deaf Yet you ...
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• John Mayer - Half of My Heart (featuring Taylor Swift) Lyrics

  
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  John Mayer - Half of My Heart (featuring Taylor Swift) Lyrics I was born in the arms of imaginary friends Free to roam made a home out of everywhere I’ve been Then you come crashing in, like the realest thing Trying my best to understand, all that your love can bring Oh half of my heart has a grip on the ...
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• LILY ALLEN! “WHO’D HAVE KNOWN!”

  
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  [si ngin g] “wh o ‘ d have kno wn ! “ HOTT MUSIC VIDEO ! “Who’d Have Known “ Share and Enjoy:
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• LILY ALLEN! “WHO’D HAVE KNOWN!”

  
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  [si ngin g] “wh o ‘ d have kno wn ! “ HOTT MUSIC VIDEO ! “Who’d Have Known “ Share and Enjoy:
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• "Tell Me Why" Lyrics

  
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  by John Lennon and Paul McCartney As Released by the Beatles (1964) Tell me why you cried And why you lied to me Tell me why you cried And why you lied to me. Well I gave you everything I had But you left me sitting on my own Did you have to treat me oh so bad All I do is hang my head and moan. Tell me why you ...
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• Hailey Glassman dedication tweet to Jon Gosselin: “F.U.R.B.” (F U Right Back) by Frankee with lyrics

  
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  Hailey Glassman has been keeping the twitter world entertained over the last week and a half with all sorts of blog-worthy tweets including recommending using handicapped people for good parking on Black Friday, revealing Jon Gosselin wasnt home alone for Thanksgiving but was actually in Colorado Skiing and that she ...
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• Jay Sean – War

  
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  War LyricsI would march across the desert to defeat my enemyAnd I would lie here in the trenches with your picture next to meAnd when I told you it’s forever, then it’s how its gonna beDon’t, won’t let him just take the place of me (No..)Does he really know you like I know you, all [...] Post from: Suroboy ...
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• Rhian Ramos - You Lyrics

  
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  You’re the only one… Mmmmmm yeaahhhh~~ All I need Is you here with me Someone to depend on When the rain falls down All I know Is the way I feel Whenever you’re around me All the darkness turns to day Oooohhhhhhh~ What you do to me… You’re the one and only Treasure in my life A feeling I can’t hide from ...
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• Sarah Geronimo - Your Christmas Girl Lyrics

  
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  All the streets look so pretty With the lights shining in the city “Silent Night” playing on the radio You and me here together Nothing else could be better Than kissing you underneath the mistletoe Chorus I don’t need anything That’s for sure Cause right now I’ve got it all All I want in this world Right ...
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• Skillet – Awake and Alive

  
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  Lyrics: Verse 1: I’m at war with the world and they Try to pull me in the dark I struggle to find my faith As I’m slippin’ from your arms It’s getting harder to stay awake And my strength is fading fast You breathe into me at last Chorus: I’m awake! I’m alive! Now I know what I believe inside Now it’s my ...
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• Alicia Keys Launches Her Jewelry Line (Video)

  
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  We told you it was coming last month… Alicia Keys has officially unveiled her new jewelry line, The Barber’s Daughters.The collection featuressilver and gemstone pieces with quotes and poetry from iconic figures such as Gandhi, Buddha and Shakespeare.Alicia explained why she chose to incorporate words into her ...
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• > Thrice – In Exile lyrics

  
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  Here are the lyrics to Thrice’s In Exile . Posted in 2009, music, thrice Tagged: lyrics
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• Lil Wayne No Ceilings - Throw it in the Bag (LYRICS)

  
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  Author: FeedMusic Keywords: No ceilings 3 Added: November 28, 2009
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• Super Squirrel

  
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  Hammy dreams ... while listening to Super Girl by Suzie MacNeil on the radioIm the life of the party, so contagious. All the critters wanna catch me, but Im flying high. (one) One, two, come and see what I can do. (two) Two, three, everybodys after me. (three) Three, four, let me tell you whats in store. ...
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• Bombshel – “19 and Crazy” [ New Video + Lyrics + Download ]

  
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  Bombshel – “19 and Crazy” Download this song as a ringtone at www.howdyringtones.com right now! This belly button dangle Will probably be just one of those things I won’t be showing off too often at 65 This butterfly tattoo Might be something I tell my kids not too do Spring break shouldn’t last the rest of ...
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• The Rose Of May

  
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  This is a poem I wrote only a couple of weeks ago. Ill leave any interpretations open but I think its fairly easy to understand. The Rose Of May May rests her emerald eyes for a moment in time They open slowly as she weeps Softly, her silent sadness seeps into her heart and into her soul This emotion she can no ...
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• Rock and Roll Philosophy: Living Your Dreams

  
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  Since I’ve started doing the videos I’ve gotten a bunch of questions about my Rock and Roll Philosophy, so here is some of the wisdom I’ve gleaned from our favorite rockers. If you can’t see the video, please click here .
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