2/06/2012

The Art Of Writing Lyrics In These Modern Days

By Chris Borg


Music has been around for thousands of years. Long before writing lyrics was even a possibility, humans have been creating beats and rhythms for their own enjoyment. Music, in all its forms, is truly something that people don't seem to simply enjoy, but also need.

Throughout the jungle in ancient times, primeval sounds could be heard. Primates used sticks, rocks or whatever else they lay hands upon, to bang on trees and rocks. They may have done this to show how happy they were but also as a method of deterring perceived enemies. Human beings added meaning to the rhythms.

Music lends itself well to telling stories from poems. It is often done the other way around as well, adding words to written music. Either way, your ability to convey your feelings with music, lyrics or not, is something that comes from the heart. Upbeat, soulful or romantic tunes fill the ears of those who really listen.

There are a lot of people who cannot write music, but just because you might not be able to tell the difference between notes, does not mean you can't still write a song. Poetry is the foundation of the lyrical process, so if you want to write a song, perhaps it would be easier to consider it poetry. You can add music later if you wish, or you can have someone else do that part.

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.

Just one strange sentence is all it may take to get your creative juices flowing. Just a few words, may be all it takes for your own imagination to come up with an amazing tale of love, betrayal, or utter silliness. You don't have to worry about your words rhyming; they do not even have to make sense. What's important is to just start writing, and to keep writing.

The enjoyment of music does not come only from creating it by writing lyrics, but also from listening to it. Whether on radio, television, compact discs or videos, happiness can wash over you with a soothing, loving song. Other times, your own feelings of despair, loneliness and loss of a loved one can be reflected back to you through a song.




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