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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.

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.

“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.

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.

Eminem crying in the corner after hearing “don’t overwrite”

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 KZfaq. I love this guy’s content probably going to sign up to the patreon this week

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!

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!

I also like to be a little vague so the listener can insert their own experiences into the song.

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.''

This is actually taught at Berklee by Pat Pattison. He calls them his "boxes" of writing lyrics.

Truly brilliant insight. I may be drunk as heck right now, but even I can see that. Thank you, sir!

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

Currently in my songwriting journey since I can’t sing. I’ve been using chunking without even knowing I was. Good video.

His spaces are filled with his guitar playing which is the highlight

Bro you are like the answer for an adhd brain and its entertaining thank you

Thank you ! John Mayer was a excellent example to use simplicity is key when writing hooks hands down !

Thank you.. I'm a newbie at this ....these are helpful tips.

Thanks for these videos! These are great!

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 ❤️😂

Well said and same for poets! Regarding the "let it breathe" idea, Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) said the same thing about the music.

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

Solid. You chunked this lesson!

no wonder I love Micheal Kiwanuka's stuff so much, he keeps it simple and breezy

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 😂

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.

Great info.. thanx

Love your channel. Been at it for 30+years. Thank you for making songwriting a lot easier for me. I'm from the Philippines

Some great content and advice once again. Cheers!

Great tutorial! Practicing writing songs on guitar, this helped me a lot!

Thanks for sharing!!! I knew I wasn't tripping. I'm on the write(right) track lol

Cool method for keeping me watching your videos.

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"

Definitely it's gonna work ...!!!

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Wow please keep up the videos, much love 🤙

Another great video! Such strong advice.

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.

Was literally thinking about Last Train Home as the perfect example for spacing right before you mentioned it. ✨Psychic✨ 👉🏽👉🏽

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

I like this idea alot, I think analysis and review of your tunes and then rework very nice content thank you

What a great video brother.

Great video!

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

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...

Thank you ❤

Hmm, at 2.42 you say it's a cheat cheet linked below. But there's only three KZfaq videos linked in the description? Great video. Thanks mate.

such a useful strategy

nice one!

My step dad always told me to use the KISS method. Keep It Simple Stupid 😂

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."

You’re a champ

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?

If I could like this vid 100 times, I would.

But how do you know what cards you're going to have to put in to make the Melody proper

A cool video!

so it's more like power phrasing when writing

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?

I was just going to message you. Where have you been?

0:48 have you got a link for the full video for this? Thanks :)

Thanks big bro

When you said last train home my buttcheeks clenched

Wow I’m the 10,000th like lol good video

Just like punching in basically right

good guy

I've checked my spam folder but no link to the cheat sheet. Could you send it to me please

Why songs have to start from beginning to end?

Chet Baker was a master at this.

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."

This helped me a lot

where can i find that john mayer clip?

What song is that?

I don't skinny dip but I chunky dunk

you good

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.

these videos are fucking great

You could use the advice of “doing less” in the editing of your videos. Great advice but the video editing is a lot haha

Or maybe put it to a song 🎧 just

Memorable lyrics are simple

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?

Hello, do you offer songwriting lessons?

How is my songs??? curious no promo

Why is the ukulele in the back upside down? 😂

System of a down does the complete opposite Great video!

the link to the free cheat sheet doesn't work

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.