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okay, thanks for reading this

what i need advice about is songwriting. i need to write the lyrics to a song, just lyrics to a melody or both the melody and the lyrics, but my problem is i just can write songs! lol, i just dont know how to do it, for me is much more easier to write stories and that stuff.
but anyway, i just want some advice on where to start and how to write lyrics, it would be awesome if you could help me :]
thank you in advance
xo,


You could try to write lyrics for a song that already exists. This way you already know how many syllables to use in each line, how many lines you're going to have in a verse etc etc.

You should be able to create a whole song this way and you never know - it might inspire you to change the melody.

Another way of songwriting is to just wrtie and dont stop. Thing of good phrases you like and words that go together. Then try and make them in to sentences and go from there.

Alternatively, you could try writing a poem that rhymes, and try to fit a melody to it.

Writing a song is all about self-expression and letting your feelings flow. Just be yourself and do your thing. Don't try to imitate, forge or regurgitate.

The content of your song is really important. Its important to know what kind of song you're wanting to write - is it going to be a ballad? In which case the lyrics need to be meaningful and you could write some of your feelings about a past-lover to inspire you. Are you writing a song for people to dance to? In which case you need to write snappy, witty lyrics with a up-tempo melody.

The title doesn't always come first. Any part of the song can come first including the bridge, chorus and verse. Just let ideas flow.

If you're looking for a title, try looking through magazines and newspapers etc for inspiration. You can always twist headlines so you're not copying. Also, if your song is about current events, the public will be able to relate to it more.

Here are some tips:

http://www.songwritingtipsonline.com/?hop=ultimateso

Good luck - and don't give up!

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