It would be important, yes! I've heard upbeat songs with sad lyrics, and I suppose the dissonance is...well, not off-putting, I find it interesting, but I see your point!
I'm not much of a composer either, if it helps? But I'm sure I'd love to listen to whatever you come up with.
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I'm not much of a composer either, if it helps? But I'm sure I'd love to listen to whatever you come up with.