The Many Ways Of Writing Lyrics For Fans For Longevity




by Chris Borg


Music feeds the soul, some say. It is enjoyable to make the beat of a song, even without writing lyrics, and is often used by paint and sculpture artists to help create the mood they need in order to create beautiful pieces. Sounds made by ancient folks were used for enjoyment as well as communication.

Primates, such as gorillas and chimpanzees, are even known to get in on the action. Making repetitive sounds by thumping sticks and rocks against hollow trees could have been the first music. Apes may have been doing it purely for entertainment, but people discovered deeper meaning to the sounds they were creating.

It may not take a genius to slap rocks together, but today, to create music that many people will love, you must have some kind of artistic ability. Instrumentals touch the hearts and souls of many, but when you're able to incorporate meaningful words into the mix, you can tell a story exactly the way you want it to be told.

If you have stories in your heart and they need an outlet, write poetry and add notes at a later time. If lyrics is your thing, let someone else create the sounds to be associated with your words. Song writing can be done from either direction. As long as the words and music come together in a pleasing way, your story will be told.

Many times, lyrics come to an artists' mind with seemingly no effort on their part. However, if your creative juices are not flowing, use different methods to get them going again. Browse through magazines, newspapers or even photographs and let your mind wander. Pick out a few words and put them together in no particular order and see what results.

It is often with a sense of incredulity that you find yourself hastily jotting down words that come to mind. No matter what the particular feeling is invoked, a story may actually present itself. Free-flowing words or brainstorming, may result in a surprisingly good story. Just continue writing and see what comes out. Adding notes to create a song is then easily done.

Music artists are effective when they can bring enjoyment to others. Over the air waves, music travels to televisions and radios across the country, bringing people music to suit their mood. Both sides of this coin are necessary: those who enjoy writing lyrics and those who enjoy the resulting creation. This symbiotic relationship has been essential for music to endure as log as it has.




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