Tips on writing lyrics (submitted).

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Sue-Ann from Perth, Australia writes: When trying to rhyme lyrics, people should remember that words don't fully have to rhyme... eg. the word love doesn't always have to be partnered with the word dove, as the word mud could replace it just as effectively (and will also make the lyric sound much more interesting). this will allow you a larger variety of words you can use in your lyric. =)

Tips on writing lyrics from fellow songwriters

Sophie Reddy from Norwich, United Kingdom writes: Dont write to what ever works, work to what sounds good. I usually find it easier to create the music first, and then just listen to and write lyrics about what it reminds me of- this way you have matched the style of music to a certain mood and subject.

Also dont be afraid to explore things in detail, even if its something small,eg. the way someone breaths in their sleep. deep and meaningful descriptions are good- leads more room for listener imagination, people will personalise your song and like listenin to it because it reminds them of something close to them. Good luck people.

Harley from Santa Maria, United States writes:

Sometimes if you don't pin point an idea and broaden it to a simple thing like death, more people can relate to the song. If you write about your cousin dying, some people won't be able to connect. But if you write about a loved one dying more people will relate to the song with their own problems.

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Lenora from Sandpoint, United States writes: Just think of what you have done with your day in the past (for example I made up a title called it's the best day ever) and I have a lot of fun writing lyrics and recording them. So just think of what you have done for your day or think of how you feel and write it down. Then make a simple rhythm to your song and soon you will be famous.

Nathan Moore from Ely, United Kingdom writes: You could try to write the song first and then think of a title. That really helps with me.

Jemma K from Washington, Australia writes: Use ur imagination, look outside while writing, think of ppl that have helped u to do things. Think about things u want, miss, love, or hate.

Mathew beaulieu from Sandy Bay, Manitoba, Canada writes: Just started. Give me tips on how to put together syllables and stuff like that. Thanks!

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Emily from Winter Springs, United States writes: Believe in yourself and set a goal to write your first song.

Juan-Pierre from Durban, South Africa writes: You must try freestyling your lyrics. Just make a song with anything that comes out of your head and put them on paper. Your lyrics don't have to rhyme, but they must have a meaning behind them and an understanding of what you were thinking. If the words flow then leave them as they are.

Sharon from Ann Arbor, United States writes: Sometimes I go read a book and sometimes I either get really mad at a character for being stupid, or I feel somewhat sorry for the character and I'm thinking unprintable thoughts in my head. I transfer the anger or sympathy to paper. Just a few lines. And about a week later I have a stupid chorus or verse I just made up in the shower, string the book lines and the chorus or verse together, got a song. Cross out the "dumb, not useful" words (like, and, baby, cause) and you've got a beginning to a song. Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. And viola, you've got a jewel.

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