Do you listen to music in languages you don't speak?

*Prowler* · 10-25-2015, 08:07 PM

Occasionally a song from the other side of the world becomes a worldwide hit, like "Gangnam Style" from South Korea. We might not understand what the lyrics are about, but we end up liking the song, anyway. They say that when it comes to music, the most important part is it getting into your heart and soul. However, not everyone can bring themselves to enjoy music in different languages, because they need to understand the lyrics. Personally, I don't care in what language a song is in. When it comes to Jpop and Kpop lyrics aren't exactly important since they're most likely generic. As for folk and rock music, nowadays you can easily find a translation of the lyrics somewhere online; so I just read them up and then am able to enjoy the song. And if the instrumental part is good, I don't give a damn about the lyrical content. I mean, hell I know what Finntroll, a Finnish band that sings in Swedish, sings about. I mean, I know it's about trolls, finnish and scandinavian mythology and such, but I don't know what they're saying, and I don't care. It sounds cool either way.

Most of the music I listen to is in English, but that doesn't really count since I obviously understand what singers say in that language. Then Japanese and Korean come tied in 2nd place, I'd say. Then there will be the occasional artist that sings in a North Germanic language like Norwegian or Swedish or a band that sings in German or Finnish.

I've noticed that Metal fans as whole don't mind much if a song is in a language they don't speak. But I'm guessing for hip hop fans it's a bigger deal since lyrics will be more important, but I suppose everyone is a different case. What about you?

10-25-2015, 08:07 PM	#1
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Do you listen to music in languages you don't speak? Occasionally a song from the other side of the world becomes a worldwide hit, like "Gangnam Style" from South Korea. We might not understand what the lyrics are about, but we end up liking the song, anyway. They say that when it comes to music, the most important part is it getting into your heart and soul. However, not everyone can bring themselves to enjoy music in different languages, because they need to understand the lyrics. Personally, I don't care in what language a song is in. When it comes to Jpop and Kpop lyrics aren't exactly important since they're most likely generic. As for folk and rock music, nowadays you can easily find a translation of the lyrics somewhere online; so I just read them up and then am able to enjoy the song. And if the instrumental part is good, I don't give a damn about the lyrical content. I mean, hell I know what Finntroll, a Finnish band that sings in Swedish, sings about. I mean, I know it's about trolls, finnish and scandinavian mythology and such, but I don't know what they're saying, and I don't care. It sounds cool either way. Most of the music I listen to is in English, but that doesn't really count since I obviously understand what singers say in that language. Then Japanese and Korean come tied in 2nd place, I'd say. Then there will be the occasional artist that sings in a North Germanic language like Norwegian or Swedish or a band that sings in German or Finnish. I've noticed that Metal fans as whole don't mind much if a song is in a language they don't speak. But I'm guessing for hip hop fans it's a bigger deal since lyrics will be more important, but I suppose everyone is a different case. What about you?