Help !! How to write a song ??

Question

I have a lot of drama going on, with middle school about to start and everybody making a big deal of it, losing a best friend who changed to a completely different person, and losing some friends, and being a weirdo.

How do I write a song?

Answer 1

Write some words down that you want to say, then structure a chorus that will capture people's attention. Finally, if you want to, come up with a melody and wrap the melody around the words.

Answer 2

   1. Learn music theory. It's best to learn from someone who knows about writing music. You could google it.

   2. Stop thinking about writing a song, and start writing songs. You really want to be a rock star,and rock out on stage like Roger Daltrey or Robert Plant don't you? You daydream about being on stage and hearing the roar of the crowd. Only trouble is, gee whiz, you're dreaming your life away. If you want to write a really good song, you're going to have to work for it. Start today.

   3. Think of a subject you want to write about. Whether it's a song about a break-up, or partying, keep the song focused on that subject. It will make it easier!!!

   4. Listen actively to a lot of music. Good writers read books. Good songwriters listen to songs. As you listen, think about what you like about a song. Are the lyrics unique? Do the song's chord changes perfectly capture a mood? Do you like the transition from one part of the song to another?

   5. Get technical. You don't have to have a degree in music theory to

write a good song, but you should have an understanding of how songs are built. There are infinite ways to structure a song, but there's a common sequence found in most of them (see Tips). As you listen to songs, try to identify the different parts. Check yourself by looking at lyrics online or in a music book; the parts of songs are often labeled in these media.

   6. Be ready when inspiration comes calling. Unfortunately, inspiration usually doesn't strike at the most convenient times, so it's important that you be able to remember each new song that pops into your head, no matter where you are. Carry a pen and paper with you wherever you go, or better yet, carry a tape recorder or digital audio recorder. Melodies can be extremely difficult to capture on paper unless you have a strong music background.

          * It would be helpful if you have a musical instrument (e.g. Piano, keyboard, guitar, etc.) so that you can explore the music. An added advantage is that you can easily write down the notes (or tabs) when you've got your tune.

   7. Figure out what you've got. Once in a while, inspiration will hit you like a full force gale, and suddenly you've got a full song out of nowhere. Most of the time, however, just a small piece of a potential song will come to you, leaving you to do the hard, but fun work of fleshing it out. You should have a feel for what part of the song you've come up with.

          * If it's super catchy (either a lyrical phrase or a snippet of music), and you can envision it being a repeated theme in the song, you've got the chorus—the climax or summary of your musical story—and you need to write verses to tell the story.

          * If what you've come up with seems more narrative lyrically or subtler musically — a part of a story rather than the main idea — you've probably got a verse, and you'll need to write the rest of the story (more verses) and, usually, a chorus.

   8. Set the mood. Make sure your music fits the story. If it's a sad song, you may want your melody to evoke sadness (by slowing it down or adding some minor chords, for example) or you might want to add a twist and combine sad lyrics to upbeat music in order to create a sense of tension and ambiguity.

   9. Say something. A song can get by with poor lyrics, but you've got a better chance of writing a really good song if your lyrics are great. This doesn't mean they have to be serious, but they should not be cliché or ho-hum. Write your lyrics as though you're talking to somebody who you want to impress or to someone toward whom you feel some sort of deep emotion.

  10. Make your words sing.Lyrics can appeal to emotions, but they should also appeal to the ear. Rhyming is the most obvious way to accomplish this, and there are a number of rhyme schemes you can employ (see "Tips"). Learn about these and other tools of poetry, and try putting them to work for you.

  11. Strike a balance between repetition and variety. Repetition is what makes a song catchy; repeated choruses, for example, stick in our heads even when the rest of a song doesn't. That's why so many people know just a few lines of so many songs. While there are good songs that are so simple that they have no chorus and have the same line length, the same rhyme schemes, and the same chord progressions repeated throughout them, most people get bored with that. The most common way to add variety is to insert a "bridge" into your song.

  12. Look for the hook. The hook is that elusive part of a great song that captures your very soul and makes you want to listen to that song over and over. Hooks are frequently found in the chorus and often become the title of the song. Sadly, there's no recipe for hooks, but you'll know when you have one. Better yet, your friends will tell you, because it's the part of a song they can't seem to get out of their head.

  13. Smooth the rough edges. If the pieces don't fi