mcj metroid Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I create a lot of music for myself and my band(rock band) and so on. Lyrics is something I just can't seem to get. I tried my hand at them a few days ago and it turned out very cheesy. Should I write the music first and adapt lyrics to them or should I write blind lyrics and set music to them? Or do both at the same time? I know some of you are great at this stuff but I don't tend to be very good. Reading some internet poety has helped a tiny bit I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I love you I love you almighty I want my pyjamas next to your nighty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 It depends what kind of song you're writing really, and whether or not the lyrics are telling a story, or if they're personal to you, etc. There's no right and wrong however, one day you'll find a niche for the way you work and be cranking them out in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 There's no right and wrong however, one day you'll find a niche for the way you work and be cranking them out in no time QFT, Listen to the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapedeck Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Generally the music/chords you've laid down can create a "mood" that the lyrics can drop into. You're generally not going to find songs about lollypops and rainbows in minor chord songs. But as stated it's independant on the person. I just sit and sing randomly whilst strumming/tinkling the chords. Over and over again until something sticks. What may be cheesy to you may be beautiful to someone else. It's all about the confidence and delivery. You can have terrible words but if the melody is memorable you can get away with murder. That's my take on it. If you take everything around you and just think heavily about the world/situations through your own eyes, I'm sure these ideas lead to more ideas and so on and so on....It will come Always carry a notepad and pen/cil. Lyrics come when you least expect it lol. I was dreaming about the army the other day and they were all fake armies. (?!) I came to the conclusion of an 'action figure army' and so I wrote about the whole thing and then played along to thoughts and standout pointers with "action figure army" being the chorus. Thus turning into a song. I learnt to keep paper at hand from reading Paul McCartneys Autobiography. Always helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirtynine. Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I find the works of jazzy jeff and the fresh prince the lyrical geniuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somme Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Life experience normally helps. Failing that take drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somme Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 And songs don't always have to have rhyme in at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 well that's very helpful guys. I need to try all this. i want to get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killthenet Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Take a cue from William Burroughs and cut up some words and phrases and pick them at random to create sentances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_jr Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 carry a notepad. Seriously the past 6 weeks there have been days when I just start to talk to myself, in my head of course, and came up with some really good stuff. When it was time to write it down I had forgotten all of what I came up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 again thanks a lot for the help. I now will concentrate solely on my music. Much less time on the forums... thanks for the help guys i appreaciate it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 carry a notepad. Seriously the past 6 weeks there have been days when I just start to talk to myself, in my head of course, and came up with some really good stuff. When it was time to write it down I had forgotten all of what I came up with. Definitely have a note pad. A lot of the time you'll come up with something awesome while you're on the bus, or even more common with me, in bed. You think you'll remember it later but you won't, especially in bed. As soon as you think of something good right it down. Don't steal from other artists but look at the things they talk about, the number of comparisons and metaphors they use, don't overkill with adjectives. And tbh, when writing for a band, you have to write to the music. IMO, music is easier to write than words, so put some words to a tune and keep working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 A lot of the time you'll come up with something awesome while you're on the bus, or even more common with me, in bed. ! Well I never But seriously, yes a notepad is a good idea for anyone creative, have one at all times to jot down ideas and notes and stuff. (p.s. "or, as I often do, in bed" sounds less like you're sleeping with the forumers Shorty :p) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I hate you sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 As I told my song writing friend : Include the words; "bitch", "pimp" and "ass" as much as you can to get a number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Ah that's the way it used to be. I think the novelty of cursing has worn off by now. I mean everyone does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnieg24 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 write what you know, and be descriptive. don't try to come up with some cheesy poetry...just write it from your heart:heart: ...but don't try to be creative..it wont work..it will just come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirbii Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 have music playing in the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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