La Musique

Reading these poems instead of hearing the lyrics was an interesting experience.  Instead of hearing the melody, the reader may take on his or her own rhythm while reading, or perhaps they will experience the same melody.  I think it is easier to understand songs when they are with music, as this is their intended mode of understanding.  Having the lines only takes a way a critical part of their artistry.  In a sense, it is like taking a certain brush stroke away from a painting or taking out a piece of a sculpture and expecting it to be the same art.