One difference between poetry and lyrics is Posted on November 19, 2016November 19, 2011 by admin “One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music.” — Stephen Sondheim Author: Stephen Sondheim Category: poetry Tags: poetry, Stephen Sondheim Spread the love Related posts: I began the way nearly everybody I To know anything of a poet but I want people to bow as they Poetry is a mere drug, Sir.