Advice on lyric writing for songs?

Question

When writing lyrics, I have heard people say the less lyrics you write, the more impact the song will have. Is this true?

Is it possible to write really basic lyrics and have it turn out to be a hit in the future?

I ask this because when writing lyrics, one gets to thinking that the more words and lines you have to song, the better it will be.

What do you think?

What are good subjects to write songs about in this modern world? Obviously love songs are one of the most popular types, but I'm looking to write lyrics about different subjects to make them more original?

Does originality sell well or do people like the traditional method of commercial song after commercial song?

Thanks

Answer 1

As with beat production, less is often more. But it depends what you want - simple vocal lines may be more catchy and be a quick hit, more complex arrangements may be more sophisticated, therefore more timeless.

As for originality, experiment at will!!

Answer 2

• You can only really write anything good if you are inspired . The words you'll have to find yourself but I can give you some help on structure . This is the basic structure of most generic pop songs , learn it as a foundation and use as much or as little as you like , how you personolise the structure/arrangment really is the art of song writing . Verse 1 = 4 lines , verses are usually descriptive and set the sceen , the first line should be one of your best as it's one of the things people will remember and if it's bad the listener will just switch off GRAB their attention . Bridge ( pre chorus ) = 2 lines , the bridge is to lead you into the chorus , move up an octive or use a rising chord progression , or up the tempo . Chorus = 4 lines , this is the hook the catch , the bit everyone remembers . This is where you get your point across . Verse 2 = Can be 4 lines but generally works better with 2 as it makes the song sound less monotonus . Bridge Chorus Middle Eight ( bridge / coda ) = 4 lines , this is where you bring resolution to the song , add a twist , use irony . Chorus You don't have to use that structure but it's a good fall back if you get stuck . If you want to write , get a note book and take it everywhere , write down everything that comes to you that you think sounds good , you can sift through it later to create songs , two lines that might have started out with totally oppersite ideas could sit well together and create a whole new meaning . Avoid being blatent or cheesey , try to paint a picture and create a feeling with you words .

Answer 3

Don't think about what sells well or not. Close yourself in for a few days, think about the world, about your life etc... choose an issue that matters to you, take a piece of paper and when you are in the right mood, write on it with your heart and with your guts. You can come back to it later on to improve it, find better words, but don't listen to people's minds regarding the themes and the contents. Writing is very personal and if you start thinking in terms of what sells well or not, you're not going to make anything good, just soup. Of course, it depends what you want to be: do you want to be an artist or a businessman ?

Answer 4

The only advice i would give is to aim at the youngsters...Find out what they like...

Answer 5

Smoke some herb and the creativity will just pour out of you. (It's possible.)

Answer 6

write the melody first.

Answer 7

my girl wants to party all the time.........that's it hit record lol