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as in poems
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
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as in songs
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing
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Recent Examples of lyrics
Some of Swift's best work comes from her self-deprecating moods, and this track, with its self-loathing but super catchy lyrics, is no exception.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
As for the lyrics that Swifties are connecting to Kelce and Nicole's tense interaction?
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The lyrics here reportedly take aim at betrayal, broken trust, and the power struggles that defined their relationship.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The band’s distinctive sax adds a melancholic yet dramatic touch that, combined with the lyrics, invites us not to fall in love again without caution, avoiding hurt.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Here’s a song-by-song guide to the most telling lyrics in each of the 12 songs.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
No two lyricists write lyrics the same way, just as no two novelists write novels the same way.
—Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
In other instances, the lyrics feel a bit strained.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
As for the lyrics that Swifties are connecting to Kelce and Nicole's tense interaction?
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The lyrics here reportedly take aim at betrayal, broken trust, and the power struggles that defined their relationship.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The band’s distinctive sax adds a melancholic yet dramatic touch that, combined with the lyrics, invites us not to fall in love again without caution, avoiding hurt.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Here’s a song-by-song guide to the most telling lyrics in each of the 12 songs.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
No two lyricists write lyrics the same way, just as no two novelists write novels the same way.
—Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
In other instances, the lyrics feel a bit strained.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
Noun
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This extraordinary collection of two volumes of poems and a third of prose shows the empathy, intuition, and exquisite use of the natural world that make Oliver the heiress of Emerson and Thoreau.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Her tapestries have the intimacy of Sylvia Plath poems crossed with forensic police reports.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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One of Lipa’s most significant attributes is the husky tone of her mezzo-soprano, lending a gritty roughness to her songs’ pop polish.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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At risk of being cast aside, Springsteen shed the rhyme-drunk ballads of his earlier work.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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Coraline’s poppy swells and power ballads.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pheelz has a way of using unattached vocals to enhance his baseline production that provides additional melody — even to someone like Fireboy who seems to ooze ear worm vocal hooks.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Crow took lead vocals, while Mayer backed her on harmony and guitar for the one-of-a-kind collaboration.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Attendees bowed their head in prayer and sang along to hymns, while posters of Kirk lined the seats.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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The crowd sang along to familiar hymns, with many raising their hands in praise and swaying to the rhythm.—
Amanda Castro
Mandy Taheri
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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