lyrics
Example Sentences
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The serious and solemn mood is reinforced by Beck’s lyrics, which traffic in archetypes—and, occasionally, clichés—from breakup albums past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
There are no lyrics to bungle or judgments about pitch, just the sensation of instantly getting on the same page with dozens of strangers and sensing the powerful community in that moment.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
“They didn’t even need lyrics — that’s how badass this band is,” he pointed out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
During Slide Away, a man sinks to his knees and sings the lyrics, his hands clasped together as if in prayer.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Phrase-by-phrase teaching is best when the song is longer or has a lot of lyrics or complex melodies.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
