# Lyric Obsession A fascination with popular bands and songs results in meme-like products. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Aug 21, 2013, updated Aug 23, 2013 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/lyric-obsession ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Lyric Obsession trend? **Lyric Obsession:** Playing off of consumers' desires to communicate a niche interest or passion to the world, products that integrate popular lyrics are gaining a strong following. Being integrated into a huge variety of products, from home decor to clothing, the desire to express one's musical interests takes on many forms. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: May 13, 2013 to Apr 8, 2016 - Published: Aug 21, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Lyric Obsession trend ### Lyric Integration Products with pop lyrics integrated into them are gaining a strong following as they play off the consumers' desire to communicate a niche passion. ### Lyrics Empowerment Feminist parody Twitter accounts and social media pages have become popular thanks to young people's attachment to pop lyrics, creating a significant opportunity for empowerment and positive dissent. ### Integrated Music Experience The music industry and IoT companies are working together to create speakers and headphones that display lyrics and visually enhance the musical experience. ## What the Lyric Obsession trend means for industry ### For Music Industry An industry that continues to reinvent the way music is presented to the audience through integration with other industries. ### For Social Media Industry Industries that offer platforms used by millions of people to connect and represent themselves as part of a larger community. ### For Fashion and Home Industry Industries that offer unique ways to express one's innermost passions in a variety of products, such as clothing, home decor, and novelty gifts. ## Trend signals for Lyric Obsession Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 69%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 69% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Lyric Obsession trend 7 featured examples from May 13, 2013 to Apr 8, 2016. - [Couples Pillowcase Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillowcase-set): This Couples Pillowcase Set Features Lyrics from The Lumineers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in the home textiles industry can explore new design concepts and collaborations with artists and musicians to create unique and eye-catching pillowcases that stand out… - [Hip-Hop Embroidery Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidery-art): Etsy's YesStitchYes Celebrates Famous Lyrics With Traditional Decor (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology and customization options into the traditional crafts industry to appeal to a younger, music-savvy demographic. - [Songstress Art Mashup Blogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyonce-art-history): The Beyonce Art History Blog Combines the Diva Lyricism with Artwork (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to create new exhibits that merge traditional art with popular culture references for a wider audience. - [Rap Lyric Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drake-on-cake): Drake on Cake by Joy the Baker is a Delicious Way to Enjoy His Music (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Bakeries can leverage the popularity of quotable cake designs to attract customers seeking unique and personalized celebration cakes. - [Lyric-Displaying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyric-speaker): The IoT 'Lyric Speaker' Matches Audio Tracks with Visual Elements (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The emergence of smart IoT speakers provides an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves by offering speakers with personalized graphic visualization. - [Lyrical Soda Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellknown-song-lyrics): The New Coca-Cola Bottles Feature Well-Known Song Lyrics (Category: Marketing) Implication: Beverage companies can leverage co-creation campaigns that add emotional value to products and help establish long-term relationships with consumers. - [Patriarchy-Spinning Twitter Accounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feminist-taylor-swift): These Feminist Taylor Swift Tweets are Empowering (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create inclusive social media platforms and tools that amplify marginalized voices and promote positive change. ## Recent trend clusters - 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