This is a debate me and my best friend have often.
I used to be in a band with him and we have very similar music tastes but i listen to these songs for the music and he 100% for the lyrics (He used to sing and be chief lyric writer, I played bass and wrote the music)

15 years later I'm in a new band and working on my first album with them, ill send him songs as I know he isn't afraid to criticize, the only issues he ever points out are lyrics, if he doesn't like them he wont give the music a chance.
Me on the other hand I couldn't give a naff about the words as long as the music is spot on and vocal melody is catchy.