Music and the words it contains have always had something to say. 

Maybe you want to celebrate your country with a national anthem? Or praise the Lord in a Hymn? Or protest against society and its leaders, people and wars? Or perhaps you just want to heal a broken heart.

What does that song mean?

So, want to discover the meaning of your favorite songs? Check out WikiHow's article on Figuring out a Song's Meaning.

Modern poetry: Rap, hip-hop and MCs

Get rid of the guitars and discover music where your words are a badge of honour. Dive in for the skinny on hip-hop's history, elements and culture.

Or get this from Stic.man of dead prez: "A rapper is to an emcee what an average street fighter is to a trained martial artist. They are both fighters but the degree and depth of their skill is very different." Check out Emcee 101.

Secret lyrics

Or like your music a little darker? Check out this Wikipedia article about secret backmasked messages in songs.   

From the Best Lyrics...

It's simple. Best Opening Lines Ever. Those first few words can inspire the rest of the song. Check out Q magazine's opinon here.

...To the Worst Lyrics

Or maybe you're appalled at the state of music these days? What are the Worst Lyrics of All Time? And what about the Worst Band Names?

Creative Area

Unleash your creative side! Got writers block for your new song? Check out the Lyrics Generator. Or maybe you've got a voice worthy of X-Factor and just need the music? Try Microsoft's Songsmith, a magic little program that creates backing tracks for your voice in a range of musical styles.