I was never one to listen to lyrics, never have been.
Me, too. Never cared much about what they were saying, which was weird because I often sang in bands (as a kid - I'm no vocalist). I was all about the musical instruments, the arrangement, and the audio.
Did I bother to learn the actual lyrics? Nope. Not until I got into the biz professionally. Then the world turned.
Aw heck, the musical world turned in multiple ways once I got going, and it's STILL turning!!!
My friends now include some wonderful lyricists, my fave to work with being the brilliant David Barrett, who wrote 'One Shining Moment', the song they use in the NCAA tournament finals. We formed kind of a recording band, but so far we've only recorded one track with another friend, and she's a terrific vocalist.
David's the finest acoustic guitar player I know, by the way. Toured with Art Garfunkel. Knows his sh!t.
He and I talk a few times a week. A simple conversation with him is an education in telling a story. What a great pal to have!
I should add that I really enjoy my friends, and the past few years have been pretty hard with all the COVID stuff. Glad that seems to be subsiding as a major worry.
"You're dropping names again, Les."
"I'm kind of obnoxious that way, but if I have 'besties' Dave's one of them. I feel kind of OK with talking about true friends. We don't get that many in life."