nobody loves instrumentals.

Instrumentals are getting far too little air time. If they are played at all, they're always relegated into the background anyway. And when I ask people whether they listen, the answer is unanimous: every now and then, but they prefer songs. It's as if lyrics make a piece of music worth listening to. Paul Simon reckons it's cos people find it easier to analyse and identify with words, all too often neglecting the music that actually gave life to those lyrics. It's like..lyrics are the crop and music is the field. Who cares about the field?
In the absence of words, there is so much more room for interpretation. Or you can just choose to sit back and feel the music.. Or marvel at how skilfully the artist chooses his phrasing.
Don't get me wrong - I love listening to songs too. I just think that instrumental music is underrated.