Composition!
There may be cases where the lyrics elevate a song, but for most songs, composition is far more important.
Why is folk music at the bottom of the music hierarchy? The direct reason is its simple composition and arrangement—basic chords can suffice.
Though "Night's Seventh Chapter" boasts incredible composition and arrangement, the power of its lyrics shouldn't be overlooked.
"The sound of a driverless carriage, a midnight visit, evil under the Victorian moonlight, a bloody opening, a vanished pistol, a charred cane, a melting wax figure, who's not present.
"On the jewelry box, the symbol of illusion, leading to the alley of contradictions he built, evidence perfectly buried, taunting at the corners of Scotland Yard's mouth."
Mo Mo watched Wu Mu on stage, noticing his slightly puzzled expression as he began to sing.
She felt a subtle familiarity in the style and lyrics of Wu Mu's song.
