To me, there is a different style and mindset when purposely trying to write in a particular genre. This affects the subject matter as well as the structure of the lyrics. I would write very different lyrics if trying to write a Country lyric as opposed to a Jazz, Blues or Pop lyric. Having said that, when writing in a less restrictive style such as stream of conscious writing, the resulting lyrics might be adaptable to a wide variety of genres. I would like to think that some lyrics are beyond genre and have a universal appeal. What do you think? Are there some lyrics you can think of that have cross genre appeal?