I used to have ideas for songs all the time, but would get hung up on lyrics, and than give up on them. I start out with some chords on the Guitar, and then try and sing a melody, and it doesn't go anywhere. When I try to think of words, nothing comes up, and I stop trying.
So I've decided to take a different approach to songwriting.
First, I will write the whole song out musically.
I took the guitar and played a song, including a melody, making sure I can sing it, and then have it mapped out (Verse, Chorus, Bridge, pre-chorus, etc.).
Second, I will write out the lyrics separately.
I've never had a problem writing out poetry. It's not east for me, but it's not super hard, so it's a challenge every time I sit down to write a poem out, but I've never been disappointed with the finished product.
Third, I will find someway to bring the two together.
I haven't gotten this far yet, so I'll report back whenever I get to this step. If I succeed in this step, I might post a song on youtube or something, and is I fall on my face, I'll be posting some new poems up here.
Wish me luck!
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