Definition I found for Instrumental: 'An instrumental or instrumental song is music normally without any vocals, although it might include some inarticulate vocals, such as shouted backup vocals ...'

So a primal scream expressing emotion or a word or two is acceptable if not overdone.

Some artists have included notes describing the inspiration for their songs.
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The winner:

Steve Frawley: 'Water'.

Song I4 Water

The other nominations:

Song I3 Peter Morley: 'Night Owl'

Song I6 Billy Neal 'Something She Said'

Here is 'Something She Said'

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