Lets try and simplify it? There are no rules when it comes to writing lyrics. Some lyrics rhyme and some don’t. Some tell a story, whereas others focus on a single emotion or message.

Are they a form of "the poetic art?" Are they less "artistic?" Poetry has a romantic aura to it, whereas lyric writing seems rather plebeian (to borrow a word from "Cry Me a River"). Writing lyrics ...

Two pages of lyrics, written in the kitchen of a pioneering rock ‘n’ roll journalist, offer glimpses into the Nobel Prize-winning musician’s writing process. By Ali Watkins Two sheets of ...

A rare handwritten manuscript by Leonard Cohen is set to go under the hammer, offering fans a glimpse into the creative process of the legendary singer-songwriter. The annotated working manuscript for ...