Q&A for How to Write Song Lyrics

Try to keep it within 2 octaves. If you're trying to find your own vocal range, hum down to the lowest note you can hold clearly. Then, hum up to find the highest note you can hold for at least 3 seconds. This will be your range.

It doesn't matter what order you put them in, as long as the song makes sense and flows well.

Think about your day, your emotions, the conversations you heard etc. Use them and you'll find yourself with an amazing song! If you cannot think of one, then think about your dreams, ambitions, inspirations, aspirations, etc. especially the ones that first convinced you to write song lyrics.

Whenever you need to figure that out, try singing it to yourself a bit. As you do so, note the points where you strain to hold the notes, and that will give you the hint as to where to place spaces.

Yes. Adjectives in your song may improve the lyrics.

You can write about everything in life; people around you, experiences, stray observations.

Normally the singer would breathe wherever there is a natural pause between lyrics. Try speaking your lyrics out loud to see where the natural breaks are.

Check words in the thesaurus which would help you to put in the right word.

You'd have more of a connection with the song and be able to sing it better, but you don't have to write your own lyrics.

If it's just a line or so, yes. More than that, not really. Your lyrics should be your own creation, not copied from someone else.

Well, you can't copy a song and say it's yours because that's illegal, but you can get inspiration from it. If you take a line from a song, make sure you change it a bit.

It helps to be musically talented, and most people who songwrite start very young. Understanding musical theory and learning notes and chords on a guitar or piano is helpful. You don't need to be BORN talented at music, you just need to be willing to put in the time and effort to hone your craft.

It is a good idea,but not required. If you want others to hear it, you should put it on YouTube. It could also let you know if people like it, and get more suggestions and ideas for song writing. It could also let you hear yourself and see if you should improve, or if you are good with the tune and lyrics.

Imagine you are your favorite artist writing the perfect love song for the perfect person, or you can use a real life experience to help the words flow. Remember that every word doesn't have to rhyme.

Look for inspiration by reading famous poems, listening to your favorite songs, spending time in nature or reflecting on your life, friends and family. Then, just start writing. Don't think about it too much; just let the words flow.

Avoid using too many cliches and gushing about a singular topic for too long.

Most songs have two or three verses (16 bars each), with the chorus (eight bars) playing one or two times. There isn't really a "best" range. It just depends on how well it flows without getting repetitive.

Probably not, but it couldn't hurt.

Yes, but then it wouldn't be your song if you are referring to an online lyrics generator.

Whatever you're passionate about. If you show your passion in the song, the crowd will feel it and better relate.

No, there are plenty of song structures. Use whatever structure fits the song best. Repetition makes the listener remember the lines more, so if you want to get a point across, you probably want a chorus. If you are writing a more flowing, contemplative song, you may not want a chorus. Try doing a little research on song structures for some inspiration.

Absolutely, yes. The best songs are the ones with emotion; it doesn't matter what emotion it is, as long as it's there.

It is better to start with the tune, but it's not a rule. If you want to start with lyrics, try to come up with a tune while writing them, or make a tune in your head after writing them.

Yes, of course! This is actually how many songs are written.

You're gonna need to change the lyrics. This time, try making it while playing the melody.

I would try to find out who some of Kurt Cobain’s musical influences were and focus on listening to them. Information about his favorite albums and artists is widely available.

Some people are naturally born with an amazing voice, but even if you don't have an amazing voice, you can learn if you put your heart into it.

Yes, of course you can. Start by writing about topics that are important to you or that you know a lot about.

It's almost easier this way, because you don't have the restrictions of the melody. Just do what it tells you here.

Yes. Many popular songs and concept albums like The Wall and Good Kid M.A.A.D City use this structure to tell their story.