The power of music can overwhelm the literal meaning (as reflected by the lyrics) of a song despite the musician's intent. Sometimes it's just the music battling the words. Other times it's the music plus a key phrase blotting out the underlying meaning. So, is the "real" meaning what the writer intended or what the listener hears? Some examples that come quickly to mind below. Do you have any songs that fit the bill?
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Music v. Words
The power of music can overwhelm the literal meaning (as reflected by the lyrics) of a song despite the musician's intent. Sometimes it's just the music battling the words. Other times it's the music plus a key phrase blotting out the underlying meaning. So, is the "real" meaning what the writer intended or what the listener hears? Some examples that come quickly to mind below. Do you have any songs that fit the bill?
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