Rhyme More Naturally

Songwriting thought of the Day

Are you writing lyrics or poems?

  • Are you completely certain on the difference between the two?
  • Do you know how to turn a poem into a lyric?
  • Do you know why one might be better than the other when turned into a song?
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Rhyme More Naturally

Rhyme is an important structural and sonic element of great lyrics. When used well, rhyme helps us to control the pace of the lyric, where the listener feels conclusion of our thoughts, and distinguishes song sections from each other through contrasting schemes. Great rhyme pairs let the listener stay focused on the content rather than the rhyme. Poor rhyme pairs steal the focus away from the content and result in cliche or contrived lyrics. A great tool for broadening your Continue