I listen to the music first (ie melody + rhythm + types of sounds).
Next up.. I probably take in the general attitude. By this I mean intensity, emotion, and the extent to which the music seems in some way "genuine".
Then I hear the remainder of the lyrics.
I am ok with lyrics being average, or the music being average if the intensity is high. And perhaps likewise with the other combinations. I expect a "good" in one category, that's enough.
If any of the music, attitude, or lyrics are truly below par (and I mean really poor) then I can't like the song... much.
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