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Permalink Reply by Shane on December 10, 2012 at 11:18pm

It is a Greek word coming from the musical instrument LYRA(ΛΥΡΑ),meaning sentimental expression.In ancient Greece lyrical poetry was a sort of poetry written to express feelings,Hymns for Gods, proud for victories,joy for matrimony etc

Meaning:

Expressing deep personal emotion

Synonyms:

lyric; lyrical

Context example:

the dancer's lyrical performance

Similar:

emotional (of more than usual emotion)

I'm having a tough time understanding why you people are upset or unenthused.

Here's some pieces of Greek poetry.

HE night was passing, and the Grecian host

By no means sought to issue forth unseen.

But when indeed the day with her white steeds

Held all the earth, resplendent to behold,

First from the Greeks the loud-resounding din

Of song triumphant came; and shrill at once

Echo responded from the island rock.

Then upon all barbarians terror fell,

GLEAM -- a gleam -- from Ida's height,

By the Fire-god sent, it came;

From watch to watch it leapt, that light,

As a rider rode the flame!

It shot through the startled sky,

And the torch of that blazing glory

Old Lemnos caught on high,

On its holy promontory,

LIGHT! a light! rise up, be swift;

I seize, I worship, and I lift

The bridal torches' festal rays,

Till all the burning fane's ablaze!

Hymen! Hymenæan king!

Look there! look there! what blessings wait

Upon the bridegroom's nuptial state!

And I, how blest, who proudly ride

That's some LYRICAL shit ^.

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Permalink Reply by Charles Weis on December 11, 2012 at 10:38am

Shane you are correct. There is a clear difference between the two. I'm not sure if it was thread worthy but you are right.

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