Lyrical impetus

~ How important are the lyrics to you when it comes to a song.

Extremely important. They are as much, or more, important that the music iteslf.

~ Tell us some lyrical wisdom.
One from Fridays' mems:
When I was a child I spoke as a child,
I wish I could remember what I said.

~ Who writes the best lyrics and why?
Neil Pert, Brian May, Eric Norlander, Arjen Lucassen and........ They write songs with meaning, and/or story (I love rock operas). None of this sex, drugs, rock and roll crud - songs about Science fiction, or mythology, or exploring human nature.