Writing Lyrics

[imurtaza]

So just a straightforward thread, My only question is how do I right lyrics for a song does the lyrics need to be always structured into chorus and verses or could it be just straight away poetry?
any rules or tips regarding that?

[PennyLane]

I once thought I knew how to write songs, I was proven wrong. I would say, though, write out what you want and then work on it with someone who knows how to format it into song.

[imurtaza]

hmmmm thats a nice piece of advice

[CRAZY-HORSE]

again....like your other thread, Jerome may be albe to offer some intelligent thoughts for you to ponder(not saying Penny hasnt done that), but Jerome is probably the one for you

[Jerome]

The only rule with lyrics is that there are no rules. The most important thing about lyrics is they must make you either think or feel. If they don't achieve that then they serve no real purpose. Experiment.
And a great place to find inspiration is your local newspaper - there are hundreds of songs just waiting to be written.

[imurtaza]

The only rule with lyrics is that there are no rules. The most important thing about lyrics is they must make you either think or feel. If they don't achieve that then they serve no real purpose. Experiment.
And a great place to find inspiration is your local newspaper - there are hundreds of songs just waiting to be written.

hmmm i had written a song that had linear lyrics
it had no chorus or bridge or whatsoever just plain poetry
but my friend said the chorus z a must so I started wondering if there are some rules or some pattern you gotta follow
but thanks for helpin out

[mdsujaan]

Thanks for this nice sharing