This is a good subject for me as I have trouble with lyrics. Speaking of phenominums, I can hear every note of thousands of songs, and how they were delivered,but I can't tell you even a small part of the lyrics. One reason is I never listened to the words. This is a shame because I am now endeavoring to sing and realize what an important part the "story" plays in a song.

The other reason,I suppose, is that it takes work to memorize lyrics.

Thanks Scott and others for the tips.
Bernie