Tuesday, November 14, 2017

10 Tips On How to Improve Your Song Lyrics

Are your lyrics awkward or uninteresting or do your song lyrics lack any emotion? If this is the case then consider our suggestions on improving your lyrics and get your creativity going.

1. Organize. Be consistent with the meter and flow of your lyrics. Most songs are written in the form of verses, chorus and bridges sections.  Be aware of the length of each line and how well each verse supports the flow of the song building to the chorus.

2. Write Song Titles. A good place to start is develop your own resource of song titles and phrases you have created as reference. 

3. Tell a Story. Create a simple storyline and your may find writing lyrics much easier as the words follow the logic of the song.

4. Use Imagery. Creating an atmosphere in your song can be very effective. Draw on describing visual information to your listener will make your songs much more compelling.

5. Be Aware of the Characteristics of your Music. For example, country songs tend to be simple an straightforward. Pop songs tend to be positive and upbeat. Create lyrics that fit into the particular style of music that you are writing for.

5. Use repetition. Using repetition at key points in your song can create emphasis on an important part or passage. An example of this is to have the last line of your song repeated to the fade out or ending.

6. Decide on the Mood.  Is your song happy or sad, hyper or slow?  Be aware of the mood of your song and keep your ideas and themes consistent.

7. Surrealism. Words can often paint images by being offbeat or even nonsensical. Don't be afraid to experiment with uncommon lines to add interest to your songs.

8. Simple is Best. Generally, simple songs with a straightforward message or even a singular idea are more successful. Finding a supporting melody and harmonies is usually easier with simple lines than with complex lyrics.

9. Collaborate. Some of the best songs ever written have benefited from the collaboration between two songwriters. Personalities tend to create different ideas within a song that can be very powerful.

10. Research. If your stuck and having trouble look to any credible resources available to you for ideas.

In conclusion, I hope you'll find the tips and ideas presented here will enhance your song lyrics and will be a source of encouragement and inspiration for creating better songs overall.

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