Writing Lyrics

[Agalayth]

Does anyone have any good techniques for writing lyrics for songs?

[IronParrot]

Well, it depends. Are you working off a melodic/harmonic structure that is already there, or is it going to start as blank verse that forms a basis for the addition of music?

[littleCat]

I usually just let the words flow, and try writing when you're in a mood.

[Agalayth]

Here's what I have so far:

On My Mind

(verse 1)
I see your face
In my head and on a photograph
I think back to all our times together
And I can't help but laugh

(chorus)
But why do I feel so down?
Maybe because it seems to me like I had it all
And it's such a shame
Cause we're so close
But you're so far away

(verse 2)
I hear your voice
Only on the telephone
I wish I were with you now
But I'm stuck here all alone

(chorus)
Now why do I feel so down
Maybe because it seems to me like I had it all
And it's such a shame
Cause we're so close
But you're so far away

(bridge)
I can't wait till the next time
I look into your eyes again
Until then I can only dream

(verse 3)
I can't sleep
You are on my mind
I think I'll just stay awake...

(chorus)
Now I don't feel so down
Maybe it's because I realize now that I still have it all
And it's such a shame
Because we're so close
But you're so far away

So far away...



Kinda sketchy, but the tune is really great. The verses switch between the Em(9) and A7 chords, and the chorus is a mix of C, G, Em(9), A7 and D. If you hadn't guessed, it's for acoustic guitar.

And it's copyrighted.