Write Lyrics for a Rock Song
Rock music usually appeals to a majority of young people, who are between 11 to 30 years of age. This should give you enough hint while choosing a topic for your song as you obviously want to please that audience. Lyrics for rock songs are often rebellious, subversive and sarcastic. However, you can choose to write on any subject you feel will appeal to people.
Start writing with the first verse. You can prepare a rough draft if you feel unsure about your writing for the first time. It is not necessary that verses should rhyme as the composer can work magic around lyrics to make the lyrics sound better in the song.
The next step is creating a chorus for your rock song. The chorus should be crisp, repetitive, not too long and in connection with the verses. You should ensure that the chorus relates to the title of your song.
Second verse onwards you can start elaborating on your story or idea. Don’t make it too boring and too long, instead try keeping it concise and to the point. The third verse can then bring out the twist in your story (if any) or just continue amplifying the story further. Read the rest of this entry »