I find it amazing how the lyrics to so many songs bring the reality of our existence into sharp focus, like a photographs taken at different times in our life. It's also interesting how so many others share the same emotions that the song brings into focus. Rich or poor, we all ride life's roller coaster with it's steep drop offs and sharp twists and turns; sometimes we don't think we will ever recover, but we do; only to get right back on for the thrill of the ride.
In my mind, jazz lyrics are the most universal, followed by the Blues; however, with the Blues, it's the intensity of emotion projected by the artist, rather than the lyrics themselves.
With Jazz, the music can express the words as well as the lyrics; take Lee Morgan, "Since I Fell For You"; I can hear Lenny Welch's lyrics through Lee Morgans horn; that's incredible, and beautiful at the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EjBJvYIj5Q
Enjoy the music.