Lyric Speed
Lyric Speed
Have you given thought about the tempo (speed) and the type of rhythm/ groove of the song that will work with your lyric?
So, when writing a lyric, at the outset, a lyricist should think how the words are going to work/interact with other instruments, singers, melodies, harmonies and rhythms, etc
It's important to have a clear idea: of the speed of the words, the style of music required, and if possible, a rough idea of the type of melody and a rough idea of the rhythm/groove emanating from the words.
It makes things much easier when pitching your work to
songwriters looking for lyrics- “Hey,
I’ve got the perfect lyric for your music, here’s why,,,,,” (you we really sound like you know your stuff!
If you haven’t thought about this - you might want to read this article:
How to write the Perfect Lyric >>