From either a Greek, a lyric is the song sung with a lyre. Nowadays, these are usually wont to mean the song of there is no defined length or even structure. The lyric poem is one that expresses the subjective, private point of watch.

We would become a Lyric Ever on the lip, Like than a Epic Memory lets slip. —Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Lyrics may be exposed from either an academic perspective. E.g., the words may be considered a form of social commentary. Lyrics typically connote messages which are then unfeeling important to its origin. Thematic elements of lyrics typically contain political, social, economic, & artistic area. Lyrics can likewise become analyzed using respect to the feel of unity (or even deficiency of unity) it has by having its supporting music. Analysis according to tonality and contrast are particular examples.

Chinese lyrics (詞) are Chinese poems written in the set metrical and tonal pattern of a particular song.