Quote by Stephen Sondheim

One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music.

One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort

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This quote highlights a key distinction between poetry and lyrics. It suggests that while poetry remains confined to the written page, lyrics have the ability to come alive and resonate with the audience when performed with music on stage. It implies that lyrics have a way of effortlessly blending into the background, allowing the music to take the spotlight, while poetry stands alone and commands attention solely through its written words.

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By Stephen Sondheim

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