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“Only a tiny portion of music history involves a singer and a lyric. Songs in music are generally thought to be a minor form.”

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Generally History Involves Lyric Minor Music Only Portion Singer Song Songs Thought Tiny

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What I don't understand is why men have decided that they like wearing hats indoors. It makes no sense to me.

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