Have you thought about your lyric phrase lengths? The Golden rule- Keep things EVEN. Ninety percent of mainstream commercial pop music is written with four beats to each bar (4/4) time, meaning the music is divisible by 4. This needs to be considered when writing commercial pop lyrics. If you write consistent song sections-verses, chorus, bridges, etc, that are grouped into 4 or 8 lines, you are on the right track. If you write lyrics with sections containing odd phrase lengths, e.g., 3 lines, 5 lines, 7 lines, or phrases with notable uneven syllable lengths, etc, they will not work well rhythmically, and will almost always be overlooked by composers looking for lyrics. Here is a great article on this very subject >>
Lyric Writing – How to write catchy lyrics Buy lyrics at Songbay Memorable lyrics. One of the most frequent requests we receive at Songbay is for ‘catchy’ or memorable lyrics. What is a catchy lyric? and how to make one? Its simple! Use Alliteration Alliteration (When two or more words in a sentence begin with the same letter or sound) is a great technique to use in songs, particularly in choruses. It makes them instantly memorable. Here’s a good example: Double Essay(S.S.A) Continue
