Lyrics generally emphasize that the words in each paragraph should be neat and rhyme as much as possible. It can be simplified in language expression. A good lyric may be a good poem. Poetry emphasizes the expression of artistic conception and pays attention to language implication. A good poem is not necessarily a good lyric.
Lyrics are a kind of poetry. Those who enjoy music are called songs, while those who don't enjoy music are called poems (or words). Songs entering music are no different from poems in emotional expression and image-building, but they are restricted by music in structure and rhythm, taking care of the convenience of singing in rhythm, and considering the characteristics of auditory art in wording and sentence-making, because they want to sing in music. The main difference between lyrics and poetry is that poetry does not have to be harmonious, but lyrics must be harmonious. The lyrics usually appear with the melody of the song, and the lyrics are the original intention of the song. Modern sentences are usually accompanied by music and easy to hum.
Poetry refers to the traditional poetry of Han nationality in China, represented by ancient poems, modern poems and metrical words. It is also one of the characteristics of Chinese character cultural circle. Generally speaking, poetry is more suitable for "expressing ambition" and words are more suitable for "expressing emotion". Poetry is a literary art that elucidates the soul, while poets and poets need to master mature artistic skills and express social life and human spiritual world with concise language, dense composition, rich emotions and rich images in a highly concentrated way according to strict rhythm requirements. China's poetry originated in the pre-Qin period and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. China's ci originated in Sui and Tang Dynasties and was popular in Song Dynasty. China's poetry originates from the people, but it is actually a kind of grass-roots literature. In China in the 2nd/kloc-0th century, poetry is still favored by the public.