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Subscribe here. en-us songwriting Mon, 14 May 2012 06:20:13 GMT Mon, 14 May 2012 06:20:13 GMT ultimatesongwriting.com http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/ill-quit-tomorrow-country-lyrics-critique-charlie-from-alabama.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/ill-quit-tomorrow-country-lyrics-critique-charlie-from-alabama.html I‘ll quit tomorrow I woke up this morning with the taste of cotton in my mouth So, I drank down one more swallow just to try to wash it out I stumbled Sun, 06 May 2012 14:49:53 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/only-you-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/only-you-lyrics-critique.html I can look at you Say, Baby, we're through but I'll only want you more No lies, no regrets you always make me forget about walking out that door Only Sun, 06 May 2012 14:48:59 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/ugly-truth-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/ugly-truth-lyrics-critique.html You apologize, but that look in your eyes blows your cover it's just a bad disguise, you can tell it's just a lie I can see what's under there its just Sun, 06 May 2012 14:48:07 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/last-breath-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/last-breath-lyrics-critique.html hmmmm well guys i haven't completed the lyrics bt if u hav any idea plzz just tell me so tht i would be able to complete this sng :) never thought that Sun, 06 May 2012 14:47:17 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lyrics-critique-song-about-how-your-seen-in-gods-eyes.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lyrics-critique-song-about-how-your-seen-in-gods-eyes.html Im looking to you, for a heart made new. To soar above, higher then hurt chasing your love. Im searching for the truth like puzzle pieces that fit together Sun, 06 May 2012 14:46:12 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/so-much-more-to-me-country-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/so-much-more-to-me-country-lyrics-critique.html Verse As she wakes in the morning and the day begins Her mind goes through the things she will never fit in Loads of laundry, that list of bills What’s Sun, 06 May 2012 14:37:14 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/how-to-become-a-better-songwriter.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/how-to-become-a-better-songwriter.html Find out how to become a better songwriter here. How to become a good songwriter. Thu, 03 May 2012 07:49:33 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/songwriting.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/songwriting.html Best songwriting quotes, tips and ideas regularly added. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:12:41 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/heavens-tears-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/heavens-tears-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Heaven's Tears (Verse 1) Through my window I see tears Gently floating To the ground The Man above Must be weeping Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:05:00 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lovers-lyrics-critique-christian-song.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lovers-lyrics-critique-christian-song.html I am writing a love song about one of my best friends and her boyfriend. I need help making sure it flows and is good. Chorus: They are with more than Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:04:00 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/dont-let-it-disappear-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/dont-let-it-disappear-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Don't Let It Disappear (Verse 1) When I kiss your lips I just melt away Your tongue touches mine And I just wanna Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:26:03 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/inside-songwriting-getting-to-the-heart-of-creativity-by-jason-blume.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/inside-songwriting-getting-to-the-heart-of-creativity-by-jason-blume.html Great book! For songwriters that know the theory and the structure and the processes, this book helps with actually being creative. Getting over writer's Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:38:44 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lord-embrace-me-lyrics-critique-christian-country.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lord-embrace-me-lyrics-critique-christian-country.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Lord Embrace Me (Verse 1) I'm pathetic and weak and I'm such a fool To my Lord in the Heavens, I'm no good at all Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:31:05 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/god-drove-me-to-a-new-life-with-him-lyrics-critique-christian-country.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/god-drove-me-to-a-new-life-with-him-lyrics-critique-christian-country.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight God Drove Me To A New Life With Him (Verse 1) On a rainy afternoon in the Fall Cruising along the highway in my Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:30:38 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/this-is-me-and-im-ready-lyrics-critique-country.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/this-is-me-and-im-ready-lyrics-critique-country.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight This Is Me and I'm Ready (Verse 1) When I stand and stare breathing God's fresh air I'm in Heaven down here on Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:29:45 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/call-me-anytime-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/call-me-anytime-lyrics-critique.html I like this story but not sure about the ending. Please read and give me feed back. Call me anytime He saw the flashers flashing About a hundred yards Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:28:35 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/a-southern-summertime-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/a-southern-summertime-lyrics-critique.html A Southern Summertime Sweet honeysuckle growing on the vine Bed sheets dying on a back yard line Little kids playing in the bright sunshine It’s a southern Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:27:33 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/a-legend-carrys-onwhitney-houston-i-love-you-rbsoul-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/a-legend-carrys-onwhitney-houston-i-love-you-rbsoul-lyrics-critique.html i remember you when you where a church girl singing in the choir such a unique touch and desire, your loved so very much and now that your gone i'm all Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:26:46 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/grand-pas-dresser-drawer-country-lyric-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/grand-pas-dresser-drawer-country-lyric-critique.html I have seen lyrics with this title several times the concept seemed very cool so here is my version Grand pa’s Dresser Drawer My grand pa passed away/ Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:25:37 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/andreas-lyrics-critiquepop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/andreas-lyrics-critiquepop.html Ever since I was a little girl everythings been so lonely and so cold but I guess that feeling will never change Im damaged broken inside Damn it I wish Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:24:24 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/nothing-lyrics-critique-folkindie-genre.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/nothing-lyrics-critique-folkindie-genre.html My feet are abused, bandaged and bruised, From the concrete, the bricklayers, the coals, the soot, Theres life in this death, that I am seeking to find, Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:23:25 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/hes-my-savior-for-my-soul-to-keep-lyrics-critique-christian-country.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/hes-my-savior-for-my-soul-to-keep-lyrics-critique-christian-country.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight He's My Savior for my Soul to Keep (Verse 1) I just wanted You to know That I've known Your Son for ages From when Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:22:29 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/the-perfect-feeling-lyrics-critique-country-christian.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/the-perfect-feeling-lyrics-critique-country-christian.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight The Perfect Feeling (Verse 1) Have you ever wondered why we're here? Have you ever thought just what's in a life? Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:12:08 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/the-walls-of-jerry-coe-lyrics-critique-alternative.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/the-walls-of-jerry-coe-lyrics-critique-alternative.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight The Walls of Jerry Coe (Verse 1) Eight paces east, six paces west This prison cell has got me all penned in There's Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:03:55 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/country-lyric-critic-old-pick-up-trucks-charlie-in-alabama.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/country-lyric-critic-old-pick-up-trucks-charlie-in-alabama.html Old pick up trucks I love old pick up trucks / Cause they’re not perfect/ Just like all of us, old trucks/ Have lots of flaws / But as long as they crank Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:03:42 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/you-surprise-me-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/you-surprise-me-lyrics-critique.html 1st verse Just when I think I‘ve got you figured out/ And I think I know / What you’re going to do/ You come out of nowhere/ With something unexpected/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:03:25 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/rescue-me-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/rescue-me-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Rescue Me (Verse 1) I just need to find a way to say I'm sorry I'll try my best however long it takes Listen to Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:02:59 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/till-the-end-of-time-lyrics-critique-love-song.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/till-the-end-of-time-lyrics-critique-love-song.html Don't Cry, I will love you till the end of time I don't care if you don't return the favor, but I'm gonna make you mine You're the only one that I love, Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:02:46 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/speed-date-kate-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/speed-date-kate-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Speed Date Kate (Verse 1) Hi there I'm Dave Clean shirt Close shave Sit down Sip drink Scratch head Let's think Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:02:30 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/burn-my-dreams-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/burn-my-dreams-lyrics-critique.html Burn my dreams I fell asleep And I let down my guard When I saw your face At the mercy of your kiss The walls I built around my heart All came tumbling Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:11:35 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/30-to-go-lyrics-critique-indie-rock-song.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/30-to-go-lyrics-critique-indie-rock-song.html This is a work in progress, it's a mid-tempo indie rock song. This is the first song I've written, but I need to see if I'm getting across what I want Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:32:23 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/crying-for-mana-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/crying-for-mana-lyrics-critique.html Crying for Mana Verse I remember when we first met your raven black hair was swept and pointy ears taunted me so like a epic quest I'd like to know You're Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:30:39 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/oh-my-god-im-an-atheist-lyrics-critique-rock.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/oh-my-god-im-an-atheist-lyrics-critique-rock.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Oh My God, I'm An Atheist (Verse 1) I can't pray I don't do hymns Heal my soul And broken limbs Am I alive Do I Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:22:47 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/budget-recording-software.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/budget-recording-software.html I have been researching for software for both recording AND notating (pretty much the same thing but surprisingly hard to find). I have found out that Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:33:34 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/sometimes-lyrics-critique-sorta-countrypop-sound-upbeatit-could-just-be-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/sometimes-lyrics-critique-sorta-countrypop-sound-upbeatit-could-just-be-pop.html Help me! I wrote this years ago, and I've never asked anyone what they thought of it before.... Maybe I'm crazy, maybe we'll get out now. Maybe it's Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:37:26 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/semiscammed-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/semiscammed-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Semi-Scammed (Verse 1) My ex-wife's taken half my cash And I've broken out in a nasty rash We've gone fifty fifty, Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:37:11 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/stupid-boy-lyrics-critique-country-song.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/stupid-boy-lyrics-critique-country-song.html When they caught me talkin’ to ya My friends said stay away They said you were no good for me But I ignored them I stuck up for you but now I regret I Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:36:55 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/not-what-im-used-to-lyrics-critique-pop-song.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/not-what-im-used-to-lyrics-critique-pop-song.html Damn em all they can go to hell as far as Im concerned coz I dont buy em Push me down or make me burn as far as Im concerned coz I dont like em Everything Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:36:26 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/six-hundred-thousand-hours-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/six-hundred-thousand-hours-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Six Hundred Thousand Hours (Verse 1) When we're born Girl or boy Mums are pleased Dads jump for joy As we grow Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:35:16 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/giving-up-borrowing-for-lent-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/giving-up-borrowing-for-lent-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Giving Up Borrowing For Lent (Verse 1) Open up my wallet And what do I see A subway ticket And no money for me Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:34:27 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/dial-five-five-five-forgive-me-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/dial-five-five-five-forgive-me-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Dial Five, Five, Five Forgive Me (Chorus) Dial five, five, five forgive me It's the number you need to call Or Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:34:01 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/violence-a-cure-to-happiness-posthardcore-alternative-song-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/violence-a-cure-to-happiness-posthardcore-alternative-song-lyrics-critique.html Here's a song i've been working on for a couple weeks or so. I never really hear too much from my friends on facebook when i post lyrics, so i thought Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:33:45 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/perfect-timing-lyrics-critique-country-song.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/perfect-timing-lyrics-critique-country-song.html I've never been the kind To trust just anyone I never thought I'd love again After what he'd done I'd lost all faith in my life Had a good reason to And Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:21:57 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/i-cant-take-it-lyrics-critique-country.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/i-cant-take-it-lyrics-critique-country.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight I Can't Take It (Verse 1) Can't you see why, I love you so Can't you see why, I don't wanna go What's the problem? Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:20:09 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lost-in-love-lyrics-critique-light-hip-hop-song-bpm-105ish.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/lost-in-love-lyrics-critique-light-hip-hop-song-bpm-105ish.html Chorus should be sort of like Nicki Minaj's Moment 4 Life. Rap is sort of like telling a story. Any ideas on music? Chorus I’m lost in love. You’re Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:19:22 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/uncle-jack-lyrics-critique-country.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/uncle-jack-lyrics-critique-country.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight Uncle Jack (Verse 1) Our Uncle Jack is a Cowboy Riding all day on the range The way he sits in the saddle Is quite Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:18:57 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/my-hubby-my-love-lyrics-critique-pop.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/my-hubby-my-love-lyrics-critique-pop.html Author: John Knight ©2012 John Knight My Hubby, My Love (Verse 1) When it seems like the world has lost its way And tomorrow's just another weary day Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:18:03 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/meal-ticket-by-james-cook-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/meal-ticket-by-james-cook-lyrics-critique.html Meal ticket by james cook (Hook)There's a meal ticket to the other side. there's a free pass that can change our lives (Lyrics) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:17:16 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/ill-bag-for-mercy-by-james-cook-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/ill-bag-for-mercy-by-james-cook-lyrics-critique.html I'll bag for Mercy By James Cook by James Cook (Viet nam) I'll bag for Mercy They say time heal the pain, then why does it rain? I'll bag for Mercy Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:14:56 GMT http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/smack-heaven-by-james-cook-lyrics-critique.html http://www.ultimatesongwriting.com/smack-heaven-by-james-cook-lyrics-critique.html Smack Heaven By James Cook A Fly bye night, cloud Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:13:13 GMT