As for Van Morrison, he begins one lyric found in “Lit Up Inside & Keep ’Er Lit: The Collected Lyrics” with “Rave on, John ...

The Traveling Wilburys were known for their group dynamic. But Bob Dylan stepped to the forefront with "If You Belonged To Me ...

Behind beautiful melodies and iconic choruses are stories of grief, addiction, death, regret, and loss that often go ...

From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

Lyrics of successful songs in the United States have become simpler and more negative over recent decades, according to a ...

Poetic allusions makes for the best song lyrics, and these three songs manage to say "I love you" without using the phrase at ...

Which song lyrics from 2025 most moved our NPR Music critics?

From ‘80s new wave to ‘90s grunge to the latest pop single, music has changed a lot over the decades. Those changes have come not only in terms of sound, though; lyrics have also evolved as time has ...

Though music is proven to speak to all of us, according to experts, there are two different types of listeners: those who ...

Try this fun 2025 lyrics quiz and finish lines from the year’s biggest songs. Score your results with percentage feedback.

A new comprehensive analysis suggests that the words embedded in songs do far more than simply provide a narrative for a melody; they actively shape the thoughts, feelings, and actions of listeners.