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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• 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 ...
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• Ashlee Simpson Love lyrics – L.O.V.E

  
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  Ashlee Simpson Love lyrics. L.O.V.E by ashlee simpson from Album I Am Me. Ashlee Simpson is an American pop singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. The song is written Ashlee Simpson, Kara DioGuardi, and John Shanks, and produced by Shanks on December 13 2005. Ashlee Simpson – L.O.V.E. Lyrics : I’m ...
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• Honestly, do you want to be let free?

  
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  Youve been worse than lonely ever since you stopped talking. Make believe. I do believe the snow has fallen. + Download: Ambulance-[Astrud, Astrud]
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• John Mayer – No Such Thing Lyrics

  
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  “ No Such Thing Lyrics ” the first single from  American blues-rock musician John Mayer from album Inside Wants Out (1999’s.) The song were later re-recorded for Mayer’s 2001 full-length debut album Room for Squares. John Mayer – No Such Thing Lyrics : “Welcome to the real world”, she said to me ...
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• John Mayer – Your Body Is a Wonderland Lyrics

  
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  Your Body Is a Wonderland is the second single released by John Mayer from his first album, 2001’s Room for Squares. The song is written John Mayer and released on September 18 2001. John Mayer – Your Body Is A Wonderland lyrics : We got the afternoon You got this room for two One thing I’ve left to do ...
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• John Mayer – Love Song For No One Lyrics

  
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  Love Song For No One is a song written by John Mayer, co-written by Clay Cook, appears on the album Room For Squares and released on September 18 2001. John Mayer – Love Song For No One Lyrics : Staying home alone on a Friday Flat on the floor looking back On old love Or lack thereof After all the crushes are ...
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• my first song post

  
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  The genre of the music I write is 80s rock. Hair metal, heavy metal, etc. Just so you know. Here is what it will be like once I start writing the music to it. [Slow, quiet guitar intro] I know youre scared Cause you cant bear The pain of being who you are Well heres what I say See it my way It could be worse, be ...
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• "You You You" Original Song by Tay Zonday

  
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  Get the song here! http://amiestreet.com/music/tay-zonday/you-you-you/you-you-you LYRICS: We all see lifes a big carnival How do you win if nobody can know? Raise your voice and hear it ring on high Music lifts you like a rising tide Im a fool but still you make me try To get my fix from your sweet lullaby [Chorus] ...
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• I’m Better Than Your Boyfriend (Hardcore)

  
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  This is the hardcore 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 ...
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• The days of the week with The Cure

  
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• The Christmas Shoes With Lyrics

  
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  The song the “Christmas Shoes” with Lyrics
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• The Christmas Shoes With Lyrics

  
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  The song the “Christmas Shoes” with Lyrics
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• Atif Aslam: Tu Jaane Na – Video Song with Lyrics

  
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  Tu Jaane Na Lyrics: Atif Aslam: Tu Jaane Na – Song Lyrics Kaise Bataye Kyun Tujhko Chahe Yaara Bata Na Paaye Baatein Dilon Ki Zuban Aankhon Ki Tujhe Samjhayen Tu Jaane Na Tu Jaane Na Tu Jaane Na Tu Jaane Na Hmm Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile Tumse Na Jane Kyun Milon Ki Hai Fasle Tumse Hai Jaane Kyun Anjane Hain Silsile Tum ...
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• Dolly Parton – Hard Candy Christmas w/Lyrics

  
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  Yet another Dolly Parton Lyrics Video by me – Hard Candy Christmas from The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.
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• Dolly Parton – Hard Candy Christmas w/Lyrics

  
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  Yet another Dolly Parton Lyrics Video by me – Hard Candy Christmas from The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.
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• Chris Brown – So Cold Lyrics N Ringtone Download

  
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  Artist : Chris Brown Song : So Cold Lyrics Writer : N/A Send “So Cold” Ringtone to your Cell Damn,I want my baby back It’s so cold without her Cold without her She’s gone Now I’m alone, no one to hold on Cause she was the only one And I know I dead wrong But if you youuuu If youuu ...
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• Joe Jonas To Taylor Swift “Wah Wah Wah”

  
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  Yikes! Looks like Joe Jonas is in no hurry to give it a rest when it comes to the back and forth bickering between himself and Taylor Swift. After Joe sings “All the tears on her guitar” he adds “Wah Wah Wah” to the hit Jonas Brothers song “Much Better.” Maybe Joe is a little jealous of Taylor’s new ...
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• Shakira ft Lil Wayne – Give It Up To Me Lyrics N Ringtone Download

  
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  Artist : Shakira ft Lil Wayne Song : Give It Up To Me Lyrics Writer : N/A Send “Give It Up To Me” Ringtone to your Cell [Timbaland] How you doin I’m Mr Mos I’m back [Shakira] Timb are you on it Timb are you on it Give me some Is this what you wanted? Is this what you wanted? Oh ...
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