I have a strong idea and I know what I want to say, I have melodies for all the parts but whenever I try to write it as lyrics I can't seem to start them. Any tips or exercises on this. Thanks :)

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[deleted] t1_jc395d6 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 6:47 PM

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t0talmeal t1_jc39nhe wrote on March 13, 2023 at 6:51 PM

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Chat GPT, dude ;)

gamonsteak OP t1_jc3aduf wrote on March 13, 2023 at 6:55 PM

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Replying to t0talmeal (#2,222,111)

How would you use it to write lyrics?

feengerurdad t1_jc3aqm4 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 6:57 PM

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My tip to you, start with the tip.

possiblywithdynamite t1_jc3ar6w wrote on March 13, 2023 at 6:58 PM

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Read some books

UniversalMindDecoder t1_jc3bbrb wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:01 PM

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Find a lyricist who can communicate eloquently on your behalf!?!

gamonsteak OP t1_jc3bf45 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:02 PM

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Replying to UniversalMindDecoder (#2,222,178)

U mean get someone to do it for me?

Kind_Broker t1_jc3clnd wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:09 PM

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how about your write down your thoughts and not write a song

then reread those words, and see what you can make out of that

if you are trying to start with a finished product, you are not going to be successful.

t0talmeal t1_jc3d2zk wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:12 PM

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Replying to t0talmeal (#2,222,111)

Nah I don’t really support this. But it’s going to happen a lot. I think you should try writing lyrics first, even if they’re bad.

UncontrolableUrge t1_jc3dqam wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:17 PM

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Write everything down. Don't hold back even if you think it's stupid. Then let it sit and come back to edit.

bullybullybully t1_jc3ezm4 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:25 PM

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Just start writing. Maybe it’s prose at first, maybe it poetry. Find some of the phrases that resonate and feel true and use them as kind of landmarks. Be specific in detail rather than broad. Generalities won’t connect as much and feel like ad copy whereas a specific personal detail can be felt by an audience, even if it isn’t true to their life. If you have a rhythm in mind you can start mapping your words to that. They don’t need to match perfectly, but think about phrases or lines fitting with or dancing around the beat, whatever suits the music and the content. Then, try it out. If it doesn’t work don’t throw the whole thing out but rework it keeping parts that you like. If you are just starting writing songs, there is nothing wrong with borrowing some style from artists you admire (without plagiarizing). Play it for some friends and be open to feedback. Criticism of your creative work is not criticism of you, it helps you get closer to making something great.

TunaLaguna t1_jc3fm2l wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:29 PM

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Replying to t0talmeal (#2,222,111)

I know you're joking, but I really, really hate that this is going to likely become a common practice for people.

FlamesoftheEnd t1_jc3i3nw wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:44 PM

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Lol if you can’t figure it out, maybe writing lyrics isn’t for you.

UniversalMindDecoder t1_jc3tpjy wrote on March 13, 2023 at 8:59 PM

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Replying to gamonsteak (#2,222,183)

Yes, exactly...and it's not a novel concept: Hunter wrote lyrics for Garcia...Taupin wrote lyrics for Elton...Tom Marshall writes lyrics for Trey Anastasio...Keith Reid wrote lyrics for Procol Harum...

AlGeee t1_jc3wcil wrote on March 13, 2023 at 9:16 PM

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Replying to Kind_Broker (#2,222,234)

Good advice

DigiMagic t1_jc3zt6g wrote on March 13, 2023 at 9:39 PM

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Replying to gamonsteak (#2,222,135)

"Write me lyrics this long, starting with that, mentioning these, conclude with those, in style of that person" or just "continue this: blah blah blah..."