How do i write songs about something other than love????

Question

i've only been writing love songs recently and it's something i know nothing about because i've never even had a date.. it's pathetic but true.. i'm 19.. lately the only thing i'm inspired to write about is love.. i know i shouldn't try to write anything and should let it come out but i get depressed thinking about how i have nobody and am writing about other peoples experiences

Answer 1

Your 19, I know it isn't easy to go out and find someone to share you time with. Start writing poetry about other experiences you've had. Anytime that made you feel a certain way. Any way. Look inwards why are you focusing on other peoples experiences. You seem like your very sensitive, deep, and thoughtful.  Is there something that scares you about going and meeting someone? Most of the songs are about love. So is your trouble what your writing or not being in love? Ask your self that. Get to know who you are. Get out there, just one small thing. Also don't focus so much on the negative. I have been writing for many years now. And every year the more I get out there and try different things I have been able to put more wisdom behind my writing. Don't give up on yourself. And yes. There just maybe something your trying to get out of your soul. And you can use what you write to woo that someone. Boy I'm old. But I think one of the sexiest thing is when A guy writes me something and sings it to me.  

Answer 2

Well, write some poetry.  Just random thoughtless stuff.  It doesn't have to rhyme either.  If that doesn't put you in a new thought pattern then try this...

Watch some conspiracy videos on you-tube.  Like "Endgame" by Alex Jones or something like it.  Get pissed and write an anti-political song.

Listen to some music that's not all about love.  Like: Animals - Pink Floyd, In the Court of the Crimson King - King Crimson,   Strange Days - the Doors.  Stuff like that.

Answer 3

maybe you like blues music , nothing wrong with  that

Answer 4

let me kick you in the nuts then you can write about how much of a jerk I am

Answer 5

Sit somewhere there's a lot of traffic, people, and have a notebook ready to jot down phrases that come to your mind.

People-watching (sort of like sightseeing) is a very good way to get some ideas. Everyone has a personal life, and it can be fun guessing what people are going through at the exact moment you're there.

Answer 6

Don't worry :)

If you have a favourite book/film, you could write a song about that, or maybe a song about current affairs (war, drugs...)