Besides some incredible music coming out of the mid’60’s a new trend emerged that was, musically, unlike any other. Unfortunately that trend is now in danger again.

I am talking about the record labels printing the lyrics with the LPs. Yes, I realize LPs are dead and gone along with 8-tracks, Cassette Tapes, and Mini-CDs. But how magical was it to actually know what was being sung?

The advent of smaller size delivery made it difficult to print the lyrics. So, a new generation was born.

To fill this gap Internet companies such as LyricWiki came along. A free service that would solve the “What the hell did they say?” question. Once again people would know what the artist said and for some artist, such as Pearl Jam or Bob Dillion, we wouldn’t have a clue otherwise.

But there is another benefit.

Having the lyrics available keeps some people from running around singing all the wrong words with authority. I have seen them – heck, I have even been one. These people need to be stopped.

So what is the problem?

Well, lyrics, like music and movies, are intellectual property. They have been copyrighted and you really are not allowed to print them without paying a royalty. So companies left and right like LyricWiki are being shut down for revealing what the singer sung.

Bummer.

Soon we may not know what Mika, Sting, or Dave Matthews are even talking about. Wonderful lyrics lost in the red tape.

I guess I will just go back to listening to “Who let the Snogs Out?” while thinking how to solve the pressing problem. Any ideas?