Music vs. Lyrics - what grab you the most?

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I've often thought about this topic with regards to Stevie's music/songwriting in particular. I feel like a bit of an anomaly in Stevie fandom with respect to how I am receptive to her music; or music in general. I love that Stevie's lyrics really connect with lots of fans and that's what can really draw them in to her style of songwriting. I, however, rarely ever pay attention to lyrics... for me, music is all about the "sound". My emotional response/connection to music is largely based on that... that's why I can appreciate/enjoy lots of instrumental music (orchestral or otherwise) and listen to music in languages I don't understand... yes I actually do do this quite a bit. It's funny too because I will sing along with songs for years (innately memorizing the lyrics from repeated listenings), and never even think about what it is I'm even singing about. LOL!

This is probably why songs like "Soldier's Angel", while I certainly respect and admire the meaning behind the song, don't do a lot for me musically. The best part to me is the vocal harmonies between Lindsey & Stevie.

So how about you? Do you respond more to the music or the lyrics? Are both equally important to you? Am I unique in this respect among die-hard Stevie fans?