lyric
Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: lyrics
This word carries a strong association with musicality and intimacy. When used as a noun for song words, it focuses on the textual content and the message being conveyed through the melody. As an adjective or a type of poetry, it suggests a high degree of subjectivity. It describes a quality of expression that is melodic and fluid, prioritizing the internal emotional state of the speaker over a narrative plot or external action.
Countable when referring to a specific poem or a single line of a song. Uncountable when referring to the general body of words in a musical composition.