Hi, Andrew. The distinction I make in words vs. lyrics is that lyrics are colorful, have ways of looking at things differently, poetic, yet easy to follow. For example the song "Windy" by Ruthann Friedman recorded by The Association. Gordon Lightfoot has a very minstrel and poetic way of putting his songs across as well as a great tunesmith. On the other hand, a song like "Lonely People" by Dan Peek (America) is like talking to someone at church, in a restaurant, or a party. Yet "Lonely People" was still something people could relate to and it had a catchy melody. I've been criticized heavily by a few other songwriters who pride themselves on their lyrics and called my songs "generic." I do write conversational songs and tell stories in plain ways. Conversely, I remember one songwriter who emphasized lyrics was pissed that I write very catchy memorable tunes. I have to admit a personal disdain for lyricists who get too cryptic and are elevated to some sophisticated status and considered "deep" while all the while I can't understand what the g0dd@mn fcck they've written!
Yesterday I put up "You Can Feel It" and wondered where the hell I put it. I could swear I hit the submit button. I looked and didn't see it so I figured I must not have hit the button hard enough. So I tried it again. Okay, it worked. Then I found out today that I posted the first one on this topic by mistake! Geez, I really am 71 years! But I'm on the autism spectrum so I just tell myself I've been like this all my life.
John