If it's a well-crafted story like those that Joanna Newsom or Colin Meloy tell, then I think that the sky's the limit, but if you're an average lyricist and you don't even have anything personal to share, I think that speaks to the quality of your writing. Does it affect the music? Not an ounce. Does it stand as a mark against the quality of your poetry/prose if you can't tell a decent story and have no artistry with your language? I do think so.
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