1. ABOUT LYRICS One thing that makes songs distinct from instrumental music, is of course, the use of words. Song words are known as lyrics.

2. WRITE THE NEXT BIT DOWN WRITE THE NEXT BIT DOWN The word ‘lyric’ comes from Ancient Greece, where songs were often accompanied by a small harp called a lyre (just as today’s songs may be accompanied by a guitar). The lyrics of a song usually tell a story or convey a message, and often express the singer’s feelings about something or someone. The word ‘lyric’ comes from Ancient Greece, where songs were often accompanied by a small harp called a lyre (just as today’s songs may be accompanied by a guitar). The lyrics of a song usually tell a story or convey a message, and often express the singer’s feelings about something or someone.