Songwriting Tips Thread (lyrics, drum, doors, track, quote)

slayer slays 27 · 10-12-2008, 12:23 PM

use a frackin' thesaurus

it helps you from from using words like gentle you can find words with the same meaning but sound better

PriNceSs_MeLaNchoLy · 11-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Crowe I don't think there's a standar line for writing lyrics for a song...it just comes out of you ;-)

tig2581 · 11-22-2008, 07:59 PM

hey guys...new to the forum. was wondering if some folks would mind checking out some songs at my bands myspace...we are called "The Dagyo" and we are from Wilmington, NC. thanks.

FireInCairo · 11-22-2008, 08:28 PM

Advertising aint cool round here

FaSho · 11-22-2008, 08:46 PM

Even if you are from North Carolina

Halfa · 11-23-2008, 11:29 AM

wouldnt this be the wrong thread to post direct advertisements on anyhow...?

Double X · 01-06-2009, 12:02 PM

Avoid using words like People, Everyone, Everything, etc. in songs. They just make you sound pretentiously bland without any ability to create imagery.

Halfa · 01-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double X

Avoid using words like People, Everyone, Everything, etc. in songs. They just make you sound pretentiously bland without any ability to create imagery.

i think it depends on how you use them tho. especially if you're giving a command in the song.

Double X · 01-06-2009, 07:34 PM

One of my friends bands has a song that is like (in one part):

People killing, people stealing
People lying, people crying
People shutting doors in your face
Oh, it’s become such a horrid place

sucks. Really bland.

Halfa · 01-06-2009, 07:43 PM

ok yeah that just sucks.

11-22-2008, 07:59 PM	#83 (permalink)
tig2581 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	feeback hey guys...new to the forum. was wondering if some folks would mind checking out some songs at my bands myspace...we are called "The Dagyo" and we are from Wilmington, NC. thanks.

11-22-2008, 08:28 PM	#84 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	Advertising aint cool round here __________________ O G MUDBONE: Only You can prevent forest fires.

11-23-2008, 11:29 AM	#86 (permalink)
Halfa Allman Brothers Obsessor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Whipping Post Posts: 260	wouldnt this be the wrong thread to post direct advertisements on anyhow...? __________________ Check it out: www.myspace.com/sdotldotidotpdot Watch your step.

01-06-2009, 07:43 PM	#90 (permalink)
Halfa Allman Brothers Obsessor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Whipping Post Posts: 260	ok yeah that just sucks. __________________ Check it out: www.myspace.com/sdotldotidotpdot Watch your step.

10-12-2008, 12:23 PM	#81 (permalink)
slayer slays 27 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8	use a frackin' thesaurus it helps you from from using words like gentle you can find words with the same meaning but sound better

11-04-2008, 01:17 PM	#82 (permalink)
PriNceSs_MeLaNchoLy Groupie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 1	Crowe I don't think there's a standar line for writing lyrics for a song...it just comes out of you ;-)

01-06-2009, 12:02 PM	#87 (permalink)
Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	Avoid using words like People, Everyone, Everything, etc. in songs. They just make you sound pretentiously bland without any ability to create imagery.

01-06-2009, 07:34 PM	#89 (permalink)
Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	One of my friends bands has a song that is like (in one part): People killing, people stealing People lying, people crying People shutting doors in your face Oh, it’s become such a horrid place sucks. Really bland.