True, Robin that is the “dictionary” distinction between them. But Jamie seems to be saying that without the music the lyrics of a song are without any “poetical” qualities. But as I said before, many poems are without poetical qualities, yet are considered literature. I’m not saying here, by the way, that all songs are poetical, many are obviously not, but many are.
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Robin Hamilton wrote:
Short answer, lyrics need music, poetry doesn't. Houseman is easier to set to music than Donne.
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