Perplexed, Ron's right. By wordy i think we mean the cramming of words in a line so they just run into each other and have not smoothness! I don't think we mean how many words or verses a song has. Harry Chapin wrote long songs with great word economy.As to repeating phrases over and over, it seems that's the way pop songs have gone recently. The lyrics were of primary importance in the 60's and 70's but seem to have been devalued as time has gone on and the choreography has became more important than the song which is now a mere prop for movement, fashion and looks. Maybe the Xmas number 1 here in the Uk heralds a bit of a sea change? Or is that too much to hope for.