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How To Overcome The Lyric
Writing Hurdles That Are Keeping You Behind
By Mantius
Cazaubon
The lyric writing side of songwriting
is known to create an enormous number of problems for some
folks. No matter how hard they try, they are unable to write
a single line that they can be pleased with.
In many cases these very same people make
phenomenal advancements in writing music and melodies. However
they just can't seem to figure out how to come up with suitable
lyrics to match them.
If you are facing such a situation, there's
probably no need to worry. By taking certain appropriate
steps you should be able to overcome lyric writing hurdles
and write songs that deliver.
(1) Here are some essential ideas for
overcoming these hurdles.
1. Collaboration
If you're very good at writing melodies
but can't seem to write a single line, one solution might
be collaboration. Instead of beating your head against the
wall for ideas, find someone who is very good at writing
lyrics and work together. You may be surprised at the wonders
that can emanate from a combination of his excellence at
writing lyrics and your brilliance at writing melodies.
2. Lyric writing tools
Perhaps you may be hoping for some other
solution. While you don't mind the idea of collaboration,
you want to allow yourself to get better at writing lyrics,
instead of leaving it to someone else.
As far as I'm concerned, the importance
of laying hold on good songwriting "tools" should never
be underestimated. Educate yourself as much as you can.
Make use of songwriting books, programs, courses, software,
articles or whatever valuable resources that you have at
your disposal.
3. Motivation
You've probably heard it said a thousand
times ... Without motivation, you won't go very far. This
also applies to your lyric writing. While the songwriting
"tools" outlined above can help you improve, without adequate
motivation failure is inevitable.
(2) Here are a few tips to help you
generate lyric writing ideas.
1. Use different lyrics to bring the
same message across.
Choose a theme which is known to have
made a few hits. What message does this theme bring across?
Write different lyrics that bring the same message across.
A typical example of this is John Denver's "I'm Leaving
on a Jetplane" and Wyclef Jean's "Gone till November". These
songs made hits in different eras. Their basic message was
similar ... Baby, you don't need to cry because I'll return.
2. Add a unique twist to a cliche.
Turn on your radio and you will hear cliches
being repeated over and over. Using these very same cliches
is simply a futile exercise. My suggestion is to add a unique
twist to these cliches. This is something I am focusing
on more and more.
A typical example of adding a unique twist
to a cliche is found in Dianne Warren's "Unbreak my Heart"
made popular by Toni Braxton. The ever popular cliche, "break
my heart", was twisted.
(3) Here are three lyric writing suggestions.
1. Write a song about a particular
incident. Your song should tell a story.
2. Write lyrics that have absolutely
nothing to do with anything you've actually experienced.
3. Get lyric writing ideas from
newspapers, magazines, movies, TV and so on.
Overcoming lyric writing hurdles involves
a lot of determination, hard work and perseverance on your
part. Implement the suggestions presented above and move
one step closer to lyric writing success.
About The Author
Mantius Cazaubon offers lots of valuable
songwriting tips, techniques, suggestions and advice on
his site http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com.
Visit http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com
for the ultimate truth about lyric writing and songwriting.
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