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Question: Rock song-writing questions?

(Posted by: CharlotteTheDrummist on 2010-02-13 18:49:07)

So I've tried to write songs before and had no luck. I've looked online, and at other answers on Yahoo! to see what tips they had, and I've used them. I write down phrases when I think of anything remotely good, I try to write at least a general set of chord progressions, and get help from friends, but I can't seem to get good lyrics. If you guys could just post any helpful tips or advice, it'd be greatly appreciated. (Rock genre)

Posted by: "G²" (27-24) on 2010-02-13, 18:56:48

The number one thing to remember is to not write about some teenage romance.

Posted by: Imogen C on 2010-02-13, 19:02:17

I find that the best lyrics come to me when I'm trying to get to sleep. So I keep a notepad by my bed and write down short lines that come to me when my mind is wandering. I also tend to find that I write very good lyrics when I am really annoyed. As most rock songs have the element of rebelliousness in them, you might find that you can relate the lyrics to your emotions when you feel like the world is against you. It helps for me, hope it does for you!

Posted by: Eddie on 2010-02-13, 19:04:51

Just write down thoughts. Then form them into more intricate and detailed lines. Then make them into a poem, by making certain things rhyme and arranging them in a good order. And you basically should have a decent song.