There are definitely situations where i love an instrumental piece, even to the point that there are songs to which I prefer an instrumental version. Lyrics, however... I've sung in choirs since I was 15, I think that for me has increased the importance of lyrics within music. While I do see the voice as just another instrument that has to fit into the music, I do still put great emphasis on the lyrics of a song. It doesn't have to be that they need to be about something poignant, but I like the rhythms and feel of different words, and things like that. There's a lot to be said for lyrics and how they can change a song, and I often pay great attention to what's being sung.
That, and it's a lot easier to sing along :P
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