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lyric

[lir-ik] / ˈlɪr ɪk /


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But it’s consistently appealing, underpinned by fluent Broadway pop-rock melodies that, importantly, never overwhelm the lyrics, which are trenchant and clever.

From The Wall Street Journal

The opening “Waiting Around” is a solid distillation of his strengths, with attractive seesaw chords and a melody that lingers slightly behind the beat, conveying the uncertainty and contemplation of the lyrics.

From The Wall Street Journal

She also brought a new literary sophistication to her lyrics and a textured beauty to her eclectic music.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the autumnal Second Quintet began, the two eloquent Philharmonic violas were ready to stealthily underscore a work of profound lyric restraint.

From Los Angeles Times

Each time the track seemed like it was about to end, he comically brought it back a few more times with the lyrics “Yes! Yes, Lord, for the rest of our days.”

From Los Angeles Times