They often seem to make no distinction between the author and her creation.
The lyrics describe the relationship between the author and his interest.
The distinction between the narrator and the author is not being made.
At the very least, it will raise interesting questions about the relationship between authors and their writing.
Historically television has tended to focus on the relationship between the author and their work.
A larger shadow is cast by the relationship between author and subject.
In fact, there is an entire school of criticism devoted to the relationship between author and work.
"Thus the distinction between author and public is about to lose its basic character."
As for the supposed compact between author and audience: No.
Second, they felt that it allowed for better interaction between authors and readers.