Compose the First Verse of a Song

These simple steps will broaden your knowledge of songwriting and lyricism. There are many types of songs, but all can be written according to the golden rule: be creative!

Steps

  1. Think about what the topic of the song is going to be.
  2. Imagine the different scenes of each verse.
  3. Try to stick to a 3-verse format. Put either the verse or the chorus first.
  4. Think of and channel an emotion. If you want to write a song about love try to think of that feeling of having heartbreak, or falling in love.
  5. Decide on the angle you desire to discuss in your song (violence, the effects, the story, etc).
  6. Start from either the beginning or the end. It is sometimes more productive if you work backward. Let's say the song is about a person messing around with your best friend - if you start from the end, start with a sad scene. For instance: "Trapped in time, and I don't know what to do/These friends of mine, I can see right through/You don't got to tell me, I know what to do/I'm just sitting' back here, sharing' in the groove" Written by Mike Gordon and performed by Phish.
  7. Roll with whatever comes to your mind - but make sure it makes sense.

Tips

  • If you are really struggling write down the main points and expand. e.g. if you were writing a love song about someone write down all the things you like about that person.
  • If you need inspiration, listen to some of your favorite songs on that topic.
  • Make sure to dedicate an entire notebook or section of a book to poetry to help build your skills.

Warnings

  • Never, under any circumstances, steal someone else's lyrics. That's not original, creative, nor cool, and is against the law....make sure we quote the source e.g. Mike Gordon
  • Protect your work. Others can be sneaky.
  • Clearly write and separate every line, verse, chorus (hook), bridge, and title. Never write a run-on verse.

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