noun
lyricist; songwriter
A person who writes lyrics for songs. Often used in the music industry to distinguish from the composer (作曲家).
彼女は有名な作詞家です。
She is a famous lyricist.
作詞家としてデビューしてから、多くのヒット曲を生み出した。
Since debuting as a lyricist, he has produced many hit songs.