Listen, nobody needs good lyrics (or ANY lyrics) to write a good song. I just like them, and I feel like they go under-celebrated in electronic music.
So whether you prefer classic storytelling, like Björk’s Hyperballad:
Terse, evocative imagery, like Fever Ray’s “Concrete Walls”:
Blunt satire, like Ministry’s N.W.O.:
Or something else entirely! Who are some of your favorite lyricists in electronic music?
lyrics delivered with tongue seriously in his cheek
Neil Tennant and Vince Clarke. Actually, probably not my faves, but definitely above top shelf, and better than my favourites like Numan, John foxx.
John Balance
edit. Also Andrew Clinco
Kool Keith.
For me, it’s always been Edward Ka-Spel.
Trent Reznor, for all of his pathos, has some amazing lyrics.
I’ve always admired his direct way of writing lyrics.
Gonjasufi
Terrence McKenna
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90’s era Tricky had a way with words, that was also complimented well by his gravelly voice…
My first thought on seeing the title was Björk.
Re-listened to this one yesterday:
And Thom Yorke always hits hard ofc:
And Beth Gibbons deserves a shout out:
Antipop’s M. Sayyid is my favourite rapper:
Elizabeth Fraser
Well the Mellotron is Electro mechanical so fuck it
Tape loops and studio trickery were considered “electronic music” in that era. And it doesn’t get more electronic than George’s Moog. So yes, I agree. They could be considered an electronic band. 
Ela Minus
William Bennett/Philip Best.
He is my favourite too.
I agree. Nivek Ogre’s Stream of Conciousness was also great. And I really like Genesis P-Orridge’s voice and lyrics.