1 Simple Trick For Writing Memorable Lyrics
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Writing lyrics can be a challenge and there are a lot of Lyric writing techniques out there. There are so many things to think about when it comes to creating lyrics - melody, rhythm, structure, and finding the right words that fit together perfectly. It’s hard and a lot of songwriters find themselves struggling to write lyrics. But with a little bit of practice, you can Make song lyrics that are both memorable and meaningful. How do you write a memorable song? in this video, we look at 'the chunk method' that John Mayer uses.
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Then once I provided my email address…
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@@CelestiasCorner you should have received an email with the download link for the cheat sheet. Check your spam folder. If you didn't get the email, let me know and I'll send it to you.
@@SongWritersChopShop could you send it to me too, I’ve subscribed and it still didn’t work
@@blackstarbri did you check your spam? if it's not there send me an email at tony@songwriterschopshop.com (thats not a link btw) and I'll send it to you.
@@SongWritersChopShopcan i do the same? I didnt get any cheat sheet
No annoying intro, gets right to the point, super practical nuts and bolts methods you can apply immediately and directly. I wish more YT creators would do it this way.
Do you need a song writer?
Right. Nothing more annoying than trying to find a informal video but you got to watch him walk his dog first.
Annoying intro?! Some song intro riffs are more iconic than the lyrics themselves. Intros can be heavenly if you make them catchy enough!
I agree; this video was 3 and a half minutes long. Usually, I find the point of a video then forego the rest of the 10 minutes they try to fill up, every, time. This was great.
@decarin he's talking about the video, video doesn't have an intro.
I saw an interview with Paul McCartney where he said that he never really wrote his songs down on paper. Instead, he had to remember his lyrics...and that's how he wrote memorable songs; by literally having to remember them.
Have been writing poetry for years. Thought it would translate to song writing quite easily .....and it doesn't.
This has been extremely helpful.
Same! I struggle with this so much, can’t help but to rhyme in patterns 😂
@Bollywood_Tiller
And it sounds cringe. Poetry is too wordy for song writing.
@@tonyhudson8235 man you just got up today to spit facxxx
“You cut your hair, but you used to live a blonded life” will always be stuck in my head, till the day I die. Frank Ocean is truly a genius when it comes to songwriting, and he really understood what you’re teaching now.
Also don’t be afraid to focus on recording small parts, you can try singing the whole track from start to finish but you’ll probably have some bumps, recording in sections makes it way easier to nail the lyrics and also the style of sound you’re trying to use, like nailing that fry scream, or hitting that high note with your clean voice.
Chunk the whole process 👍
recently starting to write my own lyrics taking bits and pieces from old pieces of literature Ive written. Its quickly turning into a passion of mine. thank you for speeding up my progression in this new passion of mine.
man
i am so grateful for this.
Thank you so much sir.
____________________________________a random 18yo trying to make songs.
This is definitely the best songwriting channel on RUclips. I love this guy’s content probably going to sign up to the patreon this week
Cheers Will, great to hear you're getting value from the content. I really appreciate it 👍
I also like to be a little vague so the listener can insert their own experiences into the song.
So appreciate that you're so generous with your knowledge on here. I'm completely new to this and wouldn't know where to even begin if it weren't for your content. Thank you!
No worries Frances, thanks for watching. I'm glad it's helping. The hardest part is always the beginning...and to keep going!👍👍
Do you need a songwriter?
This is actually taught at Berklee by Pat Pattison. He calls them his "boxes" of writing lyrics.
Eminem crying in the corner after hearing “don’t overwrite”
I feel the first thing is to think of is the theme of the song and then all the important words used should be synonymous with the theme. Also chords can be used to emphasise meaning. For example in Fats Wallers Ain't Misbehavin' there's a descending minor chord progression on the pensive lyric ''Like Jack Horner in the corner, I don't go no where'' but then turns into a major chord for the more positive phrase ''what do I care? Your kisses are worth waiting for.''
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His spaces are filled with his guitar playing which is the highlight
Truly brilliant insight. I may be drunk as heck right now, but even I can see that. Thank you, sir!
cheers Artie
@@SongWritersChopShop HaHa! Thanks mate, keep up the good work! You're posting some invaluable stuff here. Your folks should be very proud!
Do you need a song writer?
I may be drunk right now, I’m having that line.😂
Currently in my songwriting journey since I can’t sing. I’ve been using chunking without even knowing I was. Good video.
I tried writing hikus (not sure if I spelt it right) everyday for a while. That was a good exercise to teach me that less is more. It forced me to really think about what I'm trying to convey and what words I can remove for ones that do the job more effectively
The thing about "using less do more" I literally always thought about this in a way but never quite had words for it good stuff man sub and like!
Bro you are like the answer for an adhd brain and its entertaining thank you
I started playing guitar with 20 and after a few months I started making my own songs. It just felt right. You probably know these very good singers who only do covers. You probably don't sing like them, but at least the people can hear your own thoughts when you're singing. So embrace your writing if you're here and reading this! 90% of what you'll do is crap. But those 10% can mean a lot to yourself (self-reflection, overcoming your shit) & the people you sing it to. When your feelings resonate so hard with another peson... idk... it's like being in heaven. So let them hear your voice! 🎤🔥
Thank you ! John Mayer was a excellent example to use simplicity is key when writing hooks hands down !
Yes I write rap lyrics, but look at pop music for its lyrical phrasing and the use the method in my rap choruses.
Thank you.. I'm a newbie at this ....these are helpful tips.
My biggest issue is writing out what I wanna say, a lot of times I can't find the right words that flow or cave find enough words to say
I needed this vid. I wrote an amazing song on guitar but I'm struggling with lyrics
I love the way you explain. No other videos explains like this they only say ending up what mistakes not to make probably ❤️😂
First off, great video. But also you just showed me that i can store my ukulele upside down on a guitar rack. i don’t know why that’s so mind blowing to me 😂
You gotta get creative with ur guitar rack these days.
no wonder I love Micheal Kiwanuka's stuff so much, he keeps it simple and breezy
Thanks for these videos! These are great!
Well said and same for poets! Regarding the "let it breathe" idea, Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) said the same thing about the music.
Solid. You chunked this lesson!
Nice one Jason👍
Love your channel. Been at it for 30+years. Thank you for making songwriting a lot easier for me.
I'm from the Philippines
Great tutorial! Practicing writing songs on guitar, this helped me a lot!
Good stuff sirKormic, cheers👍
Some great content and advice once again. Cheers!
Cheers Andrew, really appreciate that
Iambic pentameter is the emphasis of words on the 2nd beat or syllable it’s used to create the effect of a heartbeat, footsteps, the bouncing of a ball anything with a rhythm.
Thanks for sharing!!! I knew I wasn't tripping. I'm on the write(right) track lol
Great info.. thanx
Holy crap... I have been writing lyrics like this all along. Admittedly, I am super self critical, in that it's lazy or uninspired. I hadnt considered that I may have been onto something.
Definitely it's gonna work ...!!!
Another great video! Such strong advice.
cheers Chad!
Cool method for keeping me watching your videos.
Was literally thinking about Last Train Home as the perfect example for spacing right before you mentioned it. ✨Psychic✨ 👉🏽👉🏽
Nice👍
Wow please keep up the videos, much love 🤙
First I count how many numbers then see if there’s a pattern like 981 9-8=1 and so on if not maybe I gotta just memorize it if I need it
My step dad always told me to use the KISS method. Keep It Simple Stupid 😂
I like this idea alot, I think analysis and review of your tunes and then rework
very nice content thank you
Cheers Simon, glad you got some value from it.👍
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Thank you ❤
Hmm, at 2.42 you say it's a cheat cheet linked below. But there's only three RUclips videos linked in the description? Great video. Thanks mate.
Hi aze, glad you got some value from it. I must have forgot to put the link in the description. I've put it in the pinned comment. Thanks for the heads up👍
@@SongWritersChopShop Thank you!! 😀
What a great video brother.
Cheers Digby, glad you got some value from it 👍
such a useful strategy
0:48 have you got a link for the full video for this? Thanks :)
If I could like this vid 100 times, I would.
well... then there's the deeper question of whether or not « memorable » is a relevant criterion... for instance, there are comedy numbers wherein people argue over what the correct lyrics to certain songs are, and yet the songs in question are « hits » regardless...
this point also touches the ideas of efficiency, performance, optimization, and the likes... are those concerns part of the necessities that bring art into existence ? or isn't art first and foremost about expression ? and if so then it's not about lyrics being memorable, but about how accurately they convey whatever needs expression... should music be about singing to others what they want to hear, in a way that pleases them ? or about saying what needs to be said, regardless of whether or not others enjoy what is said, or can quote it word for word ?
along the same lines, should art make things easy for people ? or possibly rather challenge them, show them where the boundaries of their comfort zone lie, so that they can transcend them ?
though there's overlap, art, entertainment, and commerce are very different activities with very different aims... ultimately, i'd suggest that true art just yields artwork and is unconcerned about audience, like a fruit tree yields fruit, regardless or whether not there are takers...
Great video!
Mayer, great songwriter? "If you want to roll me, then you gotta roll me all night long..." Paraphrased from B.B. King's "Rock Me Baby."
I wrote a song lyrics, tell me how is it?
Verse 1:
"Girl, I'm feeling empty, like a hollow soul
Tryna find the pieces of me, that I lost control
I've been trying hard to get my life back on track
But it's hard to see myself, when I'm slipping back"
Chorus:
"Oh, I'm searching for a light, in this darkest night
A guiding star, to lead me back to the light
I'm trying to find my way, through the pain and the strife
To get back to the person, I used to be in life"
Verse 2:
"Memories keep haunting me, like a ghost in my mind
Reminding me of what I lost, and the love that I left behind
I'm trying to move on, but it's hard to let go
When the memories of you, are all that I know"
Chorus:
"Oh, I'm searching for a light, in this darkest night
A guiding star, to lead me back to the light
I'm trying to find my way, through the pain and the strife
To get back to the person, I used to be in life"
Bridge:
"But still I hold on, to the thread of my heart
The spark within me, that sets my soul apart
It's the fire that fuels me, to rise above the pain
And learn to love again, like I did before the shame"
Chorus:
"Oh, I'm searching for a light, in this darkest night
A guiding star, to lead me back to the light
I'm trying to find my way, through the pain and the strife
To get back to the person, I used to be in life"
Good
Each verse only really used one rhyme scheme, sometimes 2. Try to switch it up, you know? Not everything has to rhyme, and it’s usually better if not everything does. “Memories keep haunting me, like a ghost in my mind” is peak poetry btw. Also, u kinda say the same thing over and over each verse.
And the “to get back to the person, I used to be in life” u can connect that to the ghost line, maybe tricking the ghost to let u run to the memories of who u used to be to maybe gain control again. If you’re losing yourself, u need a way to get back, right? Explain that struggle as well, only explaining the struggle of losing yourself gets old. You need a story. I’m sorry btw, im obsessed over poetry in music and i don’t know why but i get irritated when i see missed opportunity lmao, Im not tryna be your English teacher it would just be so cool if u wrote more about the ghost thing💀😭
Japan always ask for extra tracks because of the import issue . B sides are used for these . B sides are still official tracks that were part of albums recordings etc. In your own opinion why album sequencing and duration changed when b sides are added on the record example there is nothing to lose album had 11 tracks and the duration is about 46:16
but for Japan • and australia a it got 12 tracks and it has about 50 minutes. Why do b sides have to be included on international records and in your own words does it tell the same story or different story depending on album sequencing?
You’re a champ
nice one!
cheers Tt👍
I was just going to message you. Where have you been?
I don't know mate tbh, I think I was abducted by aliens. the last thing I remember it was May!👽👾👽😭
@@SongWritersChopShop that’s not too bad I’m sure it’s still 2020!!
@@SongWritersChopShop great video. Another one where I put my hands up and say of course.
@@TheLambchop29 don't you mean 2006?
@@TheLambchop29 Cheer man. why is simple always the last thing we think of!
When you said last train home my buttcheeks clenched
But how do you know what cards you're going to have to put in to make the Melody proper
Cards?
Thanks big bro
no worries Orioh.
Just like punching in basically right
This helped me a lot
so it's more like power phrasing when writing
Why songs have to start from beginning to end?
good guy
You could use the advice of “doing less” in the editing of your videos. Great advice but the video editing is a lot haha
A cool video!
I don't skinny dip but I chunky dunk
Like in all art and standup, less is more. Trim out everything you can, because what is left is the core, the essence, the richest part. As bill burr says "theres no fat on that joke."
these videos are fucking great
I've checked my spam folder but no link to the cheat sheet. Could you send it to me please
hi ronnie, apologies about that. mailchimp is really unreliable sometimes. please email me at tony@songwriterschopshop .com and I will send it on to you, thanks.
where can i find that john mayer clip?
I can’t remember, it's a live version filmed on a phone. I think I searched the song name + live.
@@SongWritersChopShop thanks man! It’s a great clip, thank you for including it.
@@Tolmf2 Found it!
ruclips.net/video/LRmrMDfWkNo/видео.html&ab_channel=DickMittens
@@Frostbite1301 yo you’re the best man, Thank you!
Well i am a guitarrist, that struggles how to do solos or melodies on the spot and belive there ought to be a esier way. Well thats what has me in this subject and correct me if i am wrong (please), but if you play the melody from the scale in a rhythmic pattern that follows the song lyrics, it works, interestinly enough the pentattonic seems to fit any chord thus making it weeb throug the song. So what youre take is it possible to use mere scales yo the lyrics fitting everystroke to the syllables?
Wow I’m the 10,000th like lol good video
Legend!🥳
What song is that?
Why is the ukulele in the back upside down? 😂
You might hook the casual, I just need some background noise listener with "All night long" but if I hear it I'm relegating that trite garbage to the eternal waste bin of music I'll never listen to.
Hello, do you offer songwriting lessons?
Chet Baker was a master at this.
How is my songs??? curious no promo
you good
I'm trying to formulate my vocal melodies without the usage of music theory( i like the enigma of not using musical theory, it's the way i like my art) but i feel like i have no direction with my pitches and rhytm, word of advice?
That's a great question Aphiwe. I think writing melodies the intuitive way is the best way to go about it. However, informing your intuition with some theory can make a big difference. Don't think of music theory as a set of rules but rather think of it as a language that communicates ideas and concepts. I have a couple of videos I think you might find useful. This one goes over how most pros create a melody for a song ruclips.net/video/or1aeAnadX8/видео.html . I also did a series of videos on melodic shapes where I to explain some music theory without using music theory, here's the first one ruclips.net/video/Iq6H_XPCn4g/видео.html . Give them a look and hit me up with any questions you have. cheers
@@SongWritersChopShop cause some of the artists of my bias liking, artist such Frank ocean, seem to have these free but harmonic vocal melodic lines and when you said informing intuition with some theory can make a big difference,do you mean that in an advantageous way ?
yes
System of a down does the complete opposite
Great video!
Thats interesting Sami, can you give me an example of one of their songs that does that? It could be cool to analyze
Chop Suey, BYOB
@@ExposingEvil_ Nice one Sami, cheers.
Less is more my friend. Thank you
Memorable lyrics are simple
Or maybe put it to a song 🎧 just
the link to the free cheat sheet doesn't work
It definitely works, I just checked it. It must be something your end. I think ad blockers or vpns sometimes mess it up. If you can’t get it to work let me know and I'll email it to you. 👍
Searched for lyrics make music suck and got this. Apparently nobody else thinks the majority of lyrics cheese up most songs. Oh well. Guess breaking up with ur significant other is still really awesome to sing about. Follow on
This is great! I just released the first episode of a new series where I write & record an original song every week from scratch while explaining my entire process along the way. I’d love if you’d check it out and let me know what you think!
I am better now then ever I wrote 10 min songs lol I have to say I can't sing anymore my voice is fxxked but I can write and produce amazing check out what I got on here and if you want a song let me know I'll write it cheaper then anyone else will and make you a masterpiece
If someone want to make a song i can produce music🎶
Too much philosophies just express yourself be you don't try to impress others it's a process that unfolds by itself as long as you trust it.
The "Bumper Sticker Lyric" method, pick any a low intelligence phrase like "god don't make no trash" or "it is what it is" or "back on my bullsh!t" and that's your Hook.
i'm a songwriter and i'm from italy but mostly i write songs in english and mother tongue english people liked my songs lyricswise, cause' , maybe , knowing less words in english that an english....i am, in the end , kind of simple ( but i always try NOT to be banal and predicatble) and simplicity in txts is essential to be catchy in a song
Great point Gasparuccio. Sometimes less is more and if it sounds good, it sounds good.👍
@@SongWritersChopShop exactly! but i'm always careful to write in correct english , so before to record the vox ( i make sings my songs to featured singers) i always ask to english speaking friends if everything is ok grammaticlyrwise
@@SongWritersChopShop anyway , great channel ! I just subscribed
@@gasparucciox9706 nice one Gaspauccio, welcome aboard.🤟
@@gasparucciox9706 Smart move. 🧠