Lyrics

What does LYRICS mean?

Lyrics is a form of LYRIC.

1. noun

   the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

   “his compositions always started with the lyrics”

2. adjective

   expressing deep emotion

   “the dancer's lyrical performance”

3. adjective

   used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range

   “a lyric soprano”

4. noun

   a short poem of songlike quality

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.