When listening to a song, do you pay attention to the music or the lyrics?

It depends - if you're hearing a song for the first time you're still working it out so I would definitely say lyrics are the first thing is listen for in that situation.

by kit.m

kit.m, I think you're right. I listen out to make sure the song agrees with my values, or at least doesn't kick them in the face.

by Vee

Music - it's the sounds, timbre, melody, rythm, and harmony that do it for me. If the Lyrics really suit the style of the song, that's when they really come to life and everyone just loves it.

by kimp