We surveyed 788 lyricists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical lyricist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a lyricist?
Low
High
Working as a lyricist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a lyricist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a lyricist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a lyricist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a lyricist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for lyricists.
Do lyricists work full-time or part-time?
30% of lyricists work in full-time roles while 70% work part-time.
Is being a lyricist stressful?
Low
High
Lyricists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a lyricist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a lyricist.
How competitive is the workplace for lyricists?
Low
High
Lyricists tend to see lots of competition in the workplace, with desire to get ahead of co-workers being common.
Does being a lyricist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Lyricists will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are lyricists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a lyricist, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Is being a lyricist physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a lyricists is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are lyricists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Lyricists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a lyricist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a lyricist.
Does being a good lyricist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as lyricists.