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Article January 1, 2002 Issue

Lyrics DO THEY INFLUENCE US?

with contributions from Sarah Scott, Jasmine Mullins, Chris Rando, Jason Miele, Laura Settino, David Moore, Anthony Shaheen, Dave DuBuren

Artists have a responsibility for what they say, but not as much of a responsibility as the listeners have in choosing what music they listen to. Lyrics convey meaning in music that the spoken word can't.

Sarah Scott
Kirkland, WA

I definitely think lyrics have an effect on people. If you listen to junk, it will perpetuate itself in your life; the same thing applies if you listen to words that are true and positive. I try to listen to Christian music because it speaks to my life, and it helps me to remember what I believe in.

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