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lyrics

  • plural
    of lyric.
    lyric
    adjective
    (of poetry) having the form and musical quality of a song, and especially the character of a songlike outpouring of the poet's own thoughts and feelings, as distinguished from epic and dramatic poetry.

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The Christmas stamps from recent years have featured snowy scenes of UK cathedrals, or lyrics from famous carols - although 2025 also showed scenes from the Nativity.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Some of her hardest-hitting lyrics also make people wonder if she’s speaking to anyone in particular.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

Last week, it was accused of stealing lyrics by music company Reservoir.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Their lyrics also carry more righteous fire than before, with sharper lines that cut right to the indignation they feel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

I wrote the lyrics down and memorized them.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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