Do you like music based on lyrics or the actual music?

Depends on the song tbh. Both definitely factor in but I think that the actual music takes a bit more presence for me as I have listened to songs with absolute trash lyrics because it sounded good. On the other hand, I've liked songs for the lyrics and the story they tell.

The real gift songs are the ones with lovely lyrics and vocals to match; which is why Symphonic Metal is one of my favorite styles.

I appreciate good lyrics however the music still plays a more important role to me in terms of enjoying a song.

Mostly the actual music. Lyrics rarely plays a factor in songs I listen to.

Zanny summed up things pretty well for me. It depends on the Song. There are times where the Melody makes the more impact and others, where the Lyrics strike the biggest impression. If I had to choose one over the other, I'd say the actual Music for the most part given my experience. That aside, both together are ideal and make the best kind of Music !!!!

It varies. But for this song, I definitely love the music more than the lyrics.

It depends. Most of the times it's more the actual music, sometimes the lyrics along with too.

Always the music. If the lyrics are good they just add to my enjoyment.

depends on the lyrics. but both

All varies on the song.