Saturday, January 21, 2012

Ways Of Writing Lyrics For Fans For Longevity

By Chris Borg


Music feeds the soul, some say. It is enjoyable to make the beat of a song, even without writing lyrics, and is often used by paint and sculpture artists to help create the mood they need in order to create beautiful pieces. Sounds made by ancient folks were used for enjoyment as well as communication.

Humans have not had a monopoly on sound making. Primates, such as chimps and apes, have used branches to beat upon trees, rocks and simply the ground, to make their feelings known. Words were not involved, but they expressed themselves none-the-less. When man began tapping out simple beats, it became a way of enjoying themselves, as well as, eventually, handing down a verbal history.

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.

There are all sorts of artists who write their own music, but many of them have others write the stories for them. Inspiration comes in many different forms, but if you're not feeling inspired, a simple way to come up with ideas is to cut random words out of magazines, newspapers, and even old books. Cut out words, randomly lay them out in front of you, and you might be amazed at what you come up with.

Just one strange sentence is all it may take to get your creative juices flowing. Just a few words, may be all it takes for your own imagination to come up with an amazing tale of love, betrayal, or utter silliness. You don't have to worry about your words rhyming; they do not even have to make sense. What's important is to just start writing, and to keep writing.

Writing lyrics can be a fun way to express yourself. Songs have a way of bringing people together, uniting them. Whatever mood a person happens to be in, most are comforted knowing they can turn on the radio, flipping through stations until finding exactly what they're looking for. For others, their joy comes from creating something unique and personal.




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