In the past Ive found I really like a band from the sound, then read the lyrics and realise they make no sense or are singing about pontless subjects. So sometimes the lyrics can take away from the enjoyment of an artists music, this of course is not the case with dtb/Dev/syl though.
In my eyes, Devin's lyrics are one of the most innovative things about his work, and to me they are completely captivating. Obviously, his music ALONE is incredible, but the lyrics add another fundamental layer to his work and enable you to actually become more intimate with the artist. Devin is my favorite lyricist, and i enjoy his lyrics more than any classic work of literature or poetry....but thats just my opinion