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[b]Here are Five Tips For Writing Good Songs
Lyrics are the words sang by a singer. Many
musicians tend to write and create a format based on
music around them, this is not necessarily a bad
thing, but this doesn’t work for everyone.
Songwriters tend to approach this skill in different
ways.
In song writing you need to consider elements such as
harmony, lyrics, melody, rhythm and structure.
Here are some ideas to help you get started with writing that
great song:
1. Look around you.
Inspiration can come from anywhere. There are stories all
around us: in the environment, our interactions, our jobs,
relationships, experiences and more.
Inspiration can come from things you are passionate about.
For instance, some rappers deliver lyrics about women,
cars, other material things and being better than everyone
else.
2. The goal
What is the point of the song? There should be a story.
Write lyrics that will engage and impact on your listener. The
best way to do this is to connect with your emotions.
Find different words to express your emotions. You can
examineWizkid‘s ‘Ojuelegba‘ as a song that connects with
its listeners.
3. Write a catchy hook
A catchy hook/chorus helps create a footing for the song.
You can listen to some of Davido‘s songs like ‘Skelewu‘,
‘All of you‘, ‘Dami duro‘ and ‘Aye‘.
4. Write down your ideas
As an idea comes to you, write it down. Write down your
dreams and your emotions. You can always expand on
them.
It also helps if you write down potential song titles. This can
help you come up with new material.
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5. Go outside
If you find yourself stuck on lyrics, take a break, do
something else and then come back to it. You can also try
out new activities and talk to people – this can help you with
adopting new creative angles.
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