Reign Over Me
1, release the shackles of thinking. Many times when we start writing songs, we try to turn what we want to say into four to eight lines of rhyming lyrics, and even write something that makes people shine. If expressed properly, you can convey your inner thoughts smoothly through lyrics. All this is good, but it's not a very inspiring or unique way to write songs: we were limited before we started. Instead, try to write down only the thoughts in your mind, regardless of the structure of the song.
2. Practice at ordinary times: First thing in the morning, when you sit down to drink coffee, tea or soda, take out paper and pen. Find something from the room. Anything. It can be a coffee pot or a mosquito that just landed on your arm. Write 10 to 15 minutes on it, and describe as many details as possible. It can be accurate or eccentric-as long as you are free to create. Don't spend too much time on it-you're not writing a song; Instead, think of it as training your creative brain, so that at the right time, your brain can help you write a song.
3. Choose the theme of the song. When you are going to write a song, use the skills you have developed through daily practice. This time, instead of writing something in the room, I choose what this song needs to write. Maybe it's a girl, maybe it's a car. It can be an abstract concept like love, or it can be a scene of taking a train. Now, instead of writing four bars of lyrics, write a story about it and describe it with all your senses. It doesn't need to be well written, and it doesn't even matter whether the grammar is correct or not. Think of it as a "poem of thoughts" like a stream of consciousness, and write whatever comes to mind. When you finish, check your work. Which part of your emotion is the strongest? What parts are like expository texts? Which part can be repeated?
4. Start writing songs. Some songs tell a story, and some songs are episodes with a central theme. After you practice writing, you may have a feeling that you know where your songs will develop. If your song is a story, practice writing it. If it is a short passage, write some short stories related to the theme, and then write a story completely related to the theme. Like Bob? Dylan's shelter from the wind and rain has some story elements, which are more similar to a series of short essays describing a time and place and the hardships of a life, but it always comes back to his benefactor: "Come in," she said, "I'll shelter you from the wind and rain." Dylan's other song, Lily, Rosemary and Red Heart J, has a continuous narrative. Just like "shelter from the wind and rain", this song always returns to the key point: J of hearts.
5. Grasp the key points of the song. These constitute the main theme of the lyrics, the reason of every bar and every chord. Don't overdo it, or you may write a song for 20 minutes! Now let's stick to the standard model. Each section should have its own ideas, and every point of a section should be pondered. Usually the focus is on the last line, and the first three lines play the role of paving the way, explaining the reasons, or rhyming the last line. Continue to fill in the blanks until each part is completed. You may find that some rhythms can be reused in other bars, and some bars need their own rhythms. Remember, this is your song and the goal is unique. Don't worry that songs don't follow a fixed formula-if they don't match the rhythm, you can even throw them away!
6. Develop chorus. Generally speaking, a song is about something. Chorus is a good way to organize your songs and make "things" stand out. Chorus is introduced into each paragraph, which can guide the audience and help them understand. Like listening to Michael? Jackson's Together is Better. The chorus is simple: it is just a simple statement that "when we are together, it is always better." Each part depicts a picture of how things always work together, which is better. You can write about what you have experienced, or about the lives of your friends or others. Good luck.
Method 2
Become more personalized
1, make your song very personal. Let your audience have a feeling of knowing the secret, and at the same time give you a way to vent.
2. Decide how to write your song: write the tune or the lyrics first. You can also write them all at the same time, which may be easier. It may be difficult to write either one later, because you have to coordinate with the other part you wrote before, so you should give full play to your expertise in the second part. Some famous artists start with the melody and then find the right words to adapt to it. There is a well-known song with only one melody at the beginning. After the song started, the artist sang "Scrambled Eggs …" and finished, Paul? McCartney wrote Yesterday. Is this Peter, too? Gabriel's favorite method is often to use meaningless syllables as the melody of his works, and then add the lyrics after the melody is fixed.
3. List what you might want to write in the lyrics. Write down as many ideas as possible and fill in the lyrics (this method is especially suitable for rhyming lyrics). Describe as many details as possible-remember that it may not appear in your last lyrics. Express yourself!
4. Start the chorus. Sing it to yourself and make sure the rhythm and lyrics are appropriate.
5. Write with accent and dialect, but also make sure that the lyrics are fluent and natural. ArcticMonkeys successfully rhymes "something" with "stomach" (they changed "something" to "summat"). Don't overdo the lyrics with different rhythm at the end, or the lyrics with unclear flow. Dialects or phrases can be used. This will make the single sound like a song somewhere. At the same time, the usual trick of British bands is to use accent as their advantage-such as Heroes of South China-which can create a very unique beat. However, there is no need to use a fake accent or dialect just to make your singing "different".
6. Think of an unusual rhythm for your lyrics. Maybe you can have many repeated lyrics, an unconventional rhyming format or a series of very short and long lyrics.
7. Listen carefully. Pay attention to how people around you talk and what they say. You can write lyrics based on these.
8. A little literature. Use similes, metaphors and other literary techniques to make your songs more profound and interesting.
9. Be humorous. You can add some interesting things, or refer to current events and trends to make it easier for people to remember your lyrics. Songs that used to sound serious may become a little outdated in a few years, and even sound fake.
10, creating an intriguing title. Make sure it's related to your lyrics, but don't worry too much if it's just unintentional or vague. Dylan's rainydaywomenn no. 12 and No.35 (Women in Rainy DaysNo.12 and No.35) is nothing to any ordinary person (even Dylan), but the song "Everyone must be stoned to death" written by him, as soon as you listen to the title, you will know that it will not be on the stage, no. Avoid long titles like Adrian? Joan Miro's ProcessionThoughtheinsideOf Purplean Telope Peacrossseaoftunafish ("John? Miro's parade passed through a tuna in the sea and entered the body of a purple antelope "). If you make the title of the song very long, people will either ignore it (bad) and give it another nickname (dangerous), or it may become the "reason" for this song to be madly loved. If your brain wants you to use this, just follow your brain.
skill
Think about the important people in your life, and you can even write a sad song. Always think about what this song is about first. Lyrics don't need to follow strict rules and rhythm patterns, which means you can say anything you want without any restrictions. This is very similar to writing poetry. With a new song, there is no need to ask for fresh lyrics. If you like this song, that's the most important thing. If you want to have a very good song, think about the strong and catchy lyrics that many people like. Do some brainstorming and then read what you have written. You can take away what you think is inappropriate, and then try to think of a catchy tune. Be yourself! Songs are always better if you put your heart and soul into them. If all else fails, let the lyrics of this song not stand out too much. Sometimes letting others read what you just wrote for you can help you continue this process. No words before the end of the song? Repetition is your good friend: "So, la la la la, la la, hey, Zhu" (repeating 80 beats) to get inspiration from your life. The best songs always express some emotions, so try to remember what happened to you and how you felt at that time. Your lyrics don't have to tell a true story, but if they are true, they can often express your feelings more deeply and truly. According to your present life, write a heartfelt song. When you think the lyrics of this song are tacky, rewrite them until you think they are correct. Drink some water and clear your throat before singing. One of the ways to write great lyrics is to close your eyes and imagine the experience in real life and the feeling of this day. Then write it on paper. You can also ask yourself some questions, like who? What time? What? Where is it? Get inspiration from other songs. Get inspiration from your favorite songs and do something similar, but don't copy them. You can put some random phrases in your hat to create music and take them out one by one. This may just be a hidden example. You can create music according to how you understand the strong feelings of others about something. Sing after writing the lyrics, tap your fingers and find your favorite rhythm. When you encounter something good or bad, write it down. Write all your emotions on paper, and then one day, you can go back and turn your emotions into a powerful song. Make sure you don't worship a pop song to the point that your own song is similar to theirs. Similar styles are ok, but try to catch something from a series that makes you different, like it, but the songs must be your own. Ensure the balance between lyrics and accompaniment. You don't want a lullaby with a rock background.
warn
If you express a specific emotion in this song, stick to it, because the process of writing a song may be very protracted and boring. Try to immerse yourself in emotions, it will give you more inspiration. Offending people and infringing copyright may make people remember your songs, but you don't want your songs to be so famous. Don't put sentences together just because they rhyme-you must make sure they rhyme and are interesting. Too many things like "flying", "flying high" and "sky" (crying is one of them) will make the audience dissatisfied. Don't ask why. Don't even think about it They just lie in a bucket of pie, or fall down and die. (Note: The words at the end of the original sentence, such as see, why, try, lie, die and send, rhyme. )