 "That is, assuming the artist is actually trying to communicate some sort of deeper message, as opposed to just singing the song.Both kinds of record are valid — some are purely entertainment, whereas others have this whole level of communication going on, and if you are lucky enough to be part of one of those records, I think it's really important to listen to what the artist is trying to say.You can be of maximum use by just helping him or her to bring that out and get their point across."