Lyrics refer to words written to express feelings because of songs. From the Book of Songs to the popular Song Ci of several generations, from ancient tribes to today's local operas, all the ci were written because of "songs". Because human beings are born with emotions, when they need to vent or express, they need "songs", and in the process of "songs", they need appropriate words to fill them. Thus, the concept of lyrics was born.
How to write lyrics:
First, there are two basic ways to write lyrics: 1, and there are words before the song. That is to say, according to my own inspiration and grasp of the word structure, I write words first without adding tunes. Then let the composer write music according to the lyrics. 2. Fill in the blanks according to the tune. This is also obvious, that is, according to the music provided to you by others, grasp its emotional basis and the direction of the audience, and then fill in the words.
Second, the characteristics of "words" in songs: First of all, words are not equal to poems. Although words are similar to poems in structure, rhythm and emotional characteristics, poems are written on paper for people to read and ponder, while words are created according to the melody of songs, and the language also requires colloquialism and popularization. Poetry can be written with allusions, profound and full of sighs and subtext, but the lyrics can't. The lyrics should be as straightforward and popular as possible, concise and beautiful but not abstruse, and the climax part should be sung repeatedly, but not blindly high-profile. Because singing is a live expression of emotion, there is no subtext. Secondly, for the lyricist, the lyrics are written for the singer, and each song of the singer is to express specific feelings or scenes, so the songwriter is required to consider the role of feelings, characters and forms, as well as the singer's skills, and tailor the words suitable for the singer. Moreover, beginners should communicate more with their peers and can't hide their works as treasures. You'd better find a composer to cooperate with. Without communication and discussion, it is difficult for lyricists to make progress. Maybe your work is really good in your eyes, but if you keep putting it in a pile of old papers, you will never have a chance to correct it, and you will never know where your work is good or bad, let alone make progress.
. . . I hope you are satisfied. . .