Often lyrics written before music are, well, too wordy! Let the music be part of communicating your message too. Here are some tips for writing lyrics that match the music! Avoid Wordiness Prosody makes sure there’s movement through your lyrics, ramping up the drama and tension.
It is in this grey area of synthesis between language, rhythm and sound that some of the most acute of all sensors of human emotion lie. Multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb described it like this:Ī song is a magical marriage between a lyric (some words) and a melody (some notes). It should all contribute to the theme, including your lyrics. This is prosody-the fusing of words and music to make words more impactful.Įvery part of your song needs to work together. Your lyrics need to make sense with the music of your song, especially the melody. The verse lyrics change at the chorus and again at the bridge, if there is one. The words come in patterns that match the structure of the song. Uptown funk you up (say what?) Lyrics Match the Song’s Structure One word or phrase will repeat more than any other. But some like EDM will only use a handful.Īnd those words are usually pretty simple-short with lots of monosyllables. Some genres have more, notably rap and folk. Lyrics Are Lean: There Are Only a Few Words
Most songwriters follow these to create authentic, arresting, and memorable lyrics. So my challenge to you is to spend 50% of the time it takes to create your song on writing those words! Tip #1: Read Up On Lyrical Trendsīefore we dive headfirst into the nitty gritty, let’s take a look at the most common lyrical trends. At the very least, I want you to realize that half the copyright of a song is the lyric.
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