There are two main aspects in music: the meaning and the melody singing along. If lyrics of a song carry a meaningful message, then you depend on music with a mellow aspect and meaningful lyrics. However, if you favor the music of certain songs which mainly don't focus on a meaning, then it's just the music you're interested in.
Despite the fact that very few people (in my general perspective) listen to music just for its inner meaning, I am one of them. But I do swing both ways. I guess it all depends on my mood at the time I listen.
Let's take certain lyrics from my favorite artists to ascertain their differences:
Quote:
John Mayer- 3x5
Didnt have a camera by my side this time
Hoping I would see the world with both my eyes
Maybe I will tell you all about it when Im in the mood to lose my way
But let me sayYou should have seen that sunrise with your own eyes
It brought me back to life
Youll be with me next time I go outside
Just no more 3x5s
Quote:
Fergie-Fergalicious
Fergalicious definition make them boys go loco
They want my treasure so they get their pleasures from my photo
You could see you, you can't squeeze me
I ain't easy, I ain't sleazy
I got reasons why I tease 'em
Boys just come and go like seasons
John Mayer's lyrics are of a man travelling and sending photos to his girlfriend, explaining the sites with real metaphors and personifications.
Fergie's lyrics...are of...her..."treasure".
I listen to both of these songs, but for different reasons: music and meaning. Fergie's lyrics has a beat to it, but I dislike the meaning. John Mayer's lyrics are meaningful but I'm not a fan of the music.
So, rambling aside, do you listen to music for the "meaning" or the "music"?