That's modern poetry, modern lyrics.

Looking back at traditional poetry one finds a rather easily discernible theme that is described through metaphor, word play and sound to dramatize the central theme.

Poetry was once a very popular and well-used form of communication recognized for it's ability to convey information in a memorable, sensuous fashion.

Few people not experts in modern poetry read modern poetry today. Except horribly abused students.

This is not unlike what has happened to symphonic music.