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. (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.

Stephen Sondheim

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