How do you start writing lyrics?

Brainstorm! Write down things you’re really passionate about in your life, how they make you feel etc. etc. and then listen to some of your favorite songs and note your favorite parts and let them inspire you.

you get songs from life experiences try thinking on a moment and think how it makes you feel happy moments sad moments any moment really

Hi Bella,

Are you writing to a melody, or do you have free reign? Does it have to be a particular structure (verse-chorus-verse-chorus, etc), or can you do whatever you wish with it?

Here’s what I’d suggest:

The biggest hurdle in writing great lyrics is coming up with an interesting idea and angle to write about. The following info should help you come up with better ideas.

Step One: Decide what you want to communicate to the listener-

What do you want your listener to feel? Do you want them to sympathize with you? Would you like them to take some sort of action? Do you want to pick them up when they feel down? Play around with different emotions. Brainstorm ideas on heartbreak, jealousy, anger, addiction, whatever. Something will catch your attention.

Step Two- Develop the character.

After you know what you want to communicate, figure out who should do the talking. If you wanted to write about heartbreak, who would best get your point across? The person drowning their sorrows? How about the person who broke the heart? Maybe a neutral third party could describe what’s going on. Play around with different characters to see what sticks.

Step Three- Sketch the story

Think of your song as a three minute movie, and create a middle, beginning, and end. Let’s suppose you want to communicate heartbreak. Maybe you could structure it like this:

Verse 1: The scene of the breakup
Verse 2: Picking up the pieces after the breakup
Verse 3: Joining the monastery to keep away from women (but I am a bit twisted).

The idea is the hard part. Now the easy part:

1. Keep the story moving.
2. Don’t “tell” us how you feel, “show” us. Check out the following two verses:

I love you baby
I don’t know what to do without you
You are my heart and soul
And I love you

It’s three in the morning
I’m still staring at your picture
That’s sitting on the nightstand
Next to the ring I brought you

Both say the same thing, but verse two shows you whats going on.

Hope that helps!!

Chris

first think of something you wish to write about. then keep on expanding that topic but make sure the important words rhyme well. also usage of good powerful words at the right place is very important. Best of luck!!!!