definition of
lyric

[1] #1 lyric n. [words, language] the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language". wn

[2] #2 lyric s. [lyrical] expressing deep emotion; "the dancer's lyrical performance". wn

[3] #3 lyric v. write lyrics for (a song). wn

[4] #4 lyric n. [lyric poem] a short poem of songlike quality. wn

[5] #5 lyric a. relating to or being musical drama; "the lyric stage". wn