Ideas And Methods Of Writing Lyrics For Fans For Longevity






by Chris Borg


Music has been around for thousands of years. Long before writing lyrics was even a possibility, humans have been creating beats and rhythms for their own enjoyment. Music, in all its forms, is truly something that people don't seem to simply enjoy, but also need.

Primates, such as gorillas and chimpanzees, are even known to get in on the action. Making repetitive sounds by thumping sticks and rocks against hollow trees could have been the first music. Apes may have been doing it purely for entertainment, but people discovered deeper meaning to the sounds they were creating.

Music lends itself well to telling stories from poems. It is often done the other way around as well, adding words to written music. Either way, your ability to convey your feelings with music, lyrics or not, is something that comes from the heart. Upbeat, soulful or romantic tunes fill the ears of those who really listen.

There are a lot of people who cannot write music, but just because you might not be able to tell the difference between notes, does not mean you can't still write a song. Poetry is the foundation of the lyrical process, so if you want to write a song, perhaps it would be easier to consider it poetry. You can add music later if you wish, or you can have someone else do that part.

Writers of songs can come up with the most awesome stories to tell. Many use their own lives as inspiration. When that is not possible, there are methods of revelation other than your own feelings. Looking around you and jotting down what you see, browsing through magazines and books, and watching people interact with one another can often lead to a chain reaction of words of expression.

It is often with a sense of incredulity that you find yourself hastily jotting down words that come to mind. No matter what the particular feeling is invoked, a story may actually present itself. Free-flowing words or brainstorming, may result in a surprisingly good story. Just continue writing and see what comes out. Adding notes to create a song is then easily done.

The enjoyment of music does not come only from creating it by writing lyrics, but also from listening to it. Whether on radio, television, compact discs or videos, happiness can wash over you with a soothing, loving song. Other times, your own feelings of despair, loneliness and loss of a loved one can be reflected back to you through a song.




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