{"id":15288,"date":"2026-03-05T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=15288"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:15:46","slug":"tips-writing-better-lyrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/tips-writing-better-lyrics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write better lyrics: 9 tips for your songwriting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Illustration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/laurarbee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Laura Bee (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Laura Bee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have you ever wondered about how to write good lyrics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to think that music fans fall into one of two camps: those who listen to songs without paying much attention to the lyrics, and those for whom lyrics can make or break a song. I personally fit in with the latter\u2014I think songwriting is an art, and one that takes skill, dedication, practice, and constant improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established songwriters make it look easy, but if you\u2019ve ever tried to <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"write your own song, (opens in a new tab)\">write your own song,<\/a> you\u2019ll know that great lyrics don\u2019t just pour out of you (not at first, anyway). There needs to be thought, intention, cohesiveness, and a certain level of skill behind them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, let\u2019s go over a few of my favorite tips for writing better lyrics (and learning how to write lyrics in the first place). Keep these in mind as you write, and you\u2019ll quickly go from writing cheesy and repetitive lyrics to lyrics that evoke emotion and help your audience better understand and relate to your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use the table of contents below to quickly navigate to a specific section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll learn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Show\"><strong>Show, don\u2019t tell<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Imagery\"><strong>Make use of imagery<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Metaphors\"><strong>Don\u2019t overuse metaphors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#AvoidCliches\"><strong>Avoid lyrics that are clich\u00e9s<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#NewWays\"><strong>Find new ways to say the same thing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Rhyming\"><strong>Try new rhyming schemes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#AvoidForcing\"><strong>Don\u2019t force rhymes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#StudySongs\"><strong>Study the songs you love<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Message\"><strong>Prioritize your message<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c3706cc98d779b0d6fb864120a14adaa\" style=\"background-color:#62daff\"><strong>Voice to verse\u2014anywhere. With the addition of Splice Mic, you can instantly test and record ideas, explore genres, and unlock new creative possibilities, all from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.onelink.me\/vNNn\/sozstw8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the Splice mobile app.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Show\">1. Show, don\u2019t tell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Songwriting is a form of storytelling, and as with any story, it can be tempting to simply describe to your audience what happened and how you felt about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re telling a story about a relationship that has ended, and you\u2019d like to convey how much you miss that person. You can, of course, just write lyrics like \u201cI loved you and now you\u2019re gone\u201d or \u201cI miss you with all my heart.\u201d But, what if instead of telling us how you feel, you <em>showed<\/em> us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a person who clearly misses a former love. How do they act? How do they spend their time? Give us a glimpse of their day-to-day life and their thoughts. This will lead to a story that\u2019s much more realistic and, therefore, relatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you do this, try treating your process for writing a song like a game of Taboo. Use descriptive language when talking about love without ever including the word \u201clove\u201d in your song. Talk about missing someone without including the word \u201cmiss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an example, in Bruno Major\u2019s \u201cJust the Same,\u201d instead of saying \u201cGet angry with me,\u201d he says, \u201cSmash all the pictures where I am in the frame.\u201d Both convey the same emotion, but the latter is much more vivid, powerful, and memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5hmjpbBTy8TxV9wDKifSub?si=5CB3xqAZTU2_wmKlEiY9uw\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Imagery\">2. Make use of imagery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A big reason why the idea of \u201cshow, don\u2019t tell\u201d works so well in lyric-writing is that it gives us an opportunity to use our imagination and picture a scene in our minds. Being able to imagine the lyrics of a song engages more than just our listening skills\u2014it creates an immersive experience, allowing us to feel the song more deeply, remember it better, and associate our own emotions with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have the chance, try to embellish your song with something the listener can visualize\u2014this can be the room that the main character is in, the clothes they\u2019re wearing, or an action they\u2019re in the middle of. It doesn\u2019t even have to be realistic; in fact, our minds are so powerful, they can imagine things that don\u2019t exist in real life. Sometimes, creating a scene that one would normally never see in reality is the best way to convey a message in a unique and memorable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the second verse of JP Cooper\u2019s \u201cAll This Love,\u201d for example. He sings about an old relationship and how that person\u2019s things are still all over his house, making it hard for him to move on. Of course, instead of putting it so simply, he says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Water&#8217;s getting rough, swimming in your stuff, I just wanna get to the shore<br>I&#8217;m drowning in memories of you that I try to ignore<br>Still, I&#8217;m playing host hanging with the ghosts, telling them the story of you<br>They always laugh at my jokes as we dance through the room<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but I can\u2019t help but picture JP Cooper literally swimming in an ocean of clothes and then having a dance party with a few friendly ghosts. It\u2019s whimsical, but it works\u2014I can imagine myself there, remember what it\u2019s like to miss someone, and relate to what he\u2019s feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/10unIjOu5Jurco3SDbV4HZ?si=RlZVpFRRRh6AgaOqRdiUSw\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Metaphors\">3. Don\u2019t overuse metaphors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great technique in songwriting, and one you\u2019re probably very familiar with, is using metaphors. However, there\u2019s a difference between a cheesy metaphor that was thrown in for the sake of having a metaphor and one that\u2019s more subtle and intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to metaphors, the key is to not overdo it. They\u2019re a great tool for comparing one thing to another in order to explain its meaning or highlight its significance, but it\u2019s too easy to rely on metaphors to make a song seem interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going to use metaphors, stick to just a few, and make sure they fit the same theme or relate to each other somehow. When you use too many unrelated metaphors, the song can quickly become too confusing to decipher and your intended meaning can get lost.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to avoid overusing metaphors is to make sure that you\u2019re also doing the opposite\u2014balance them with lines that are simple, to-the-point, and, again, <em>show<\/em> an emotion rather than describe it with fancy words and comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from Luca Fogale\u2019s \u201cI Don\u2019t Want To Lose You.\u201d First, he subtly compares his love interest to a bird:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>And there&#8217;s a darkness in the way you sing<br>And something curious in how you walk, as if you got a broken wing<br>That makes me wanna help you find a way to throw your shadow<br>We can even sing songs about your past loves at my piano<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Note the last line here\u2014there are no metaphors; it\u2019s just an invitation for them to sing together. But underneath the simplicity, he\u2019s saying, \u201cshare your pain with me\u2014I won\u2019t judge or get jealous; your wellbeing is my priority.\u201d No metaphor can achieve the depth that a simple, literal line does here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4F2OxwQFkM7rFhwuz4akT9?si=KZlkVEX_RsGhZcKGerFXhQ\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AvoidCliches\">4. Avoid lyrics that are clich\u00e9s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the worst things you can do for your song is fill it with overused lyrics. How many times have you heard the phrases \u201cset me free,&#8221; \u201cmy broken heart,\u201d \u201chold me close,\u201d or \u201cnever let you go?\u201d These (and many others) are used so often in songs that they\u2019re considered too easy, and are usually a sign of poor songwriting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may ask, \u201cThen why do we hear them so often on the radio?\u201d Well, the artists we hear on the radio already have a reputation, <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/tips-finding-signature-sound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a signature sound,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/find-new-fans-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an established fanbase<\/a>\u2014they don\u2019t need to impress anyone with their writing skills. However, if you\u2019re less known or just breaking into the music industry, it\u2019s absolutely crucial that your songs are unique and creative, and have the ability to stand out among the noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a good rule of thumb to follow to help you avoid using clich\u00e9 phrases: If it sounds familiar, don\u2019t use it. Of course, there are always exceptions; one or two of these phrases is usually okay, especially if you surround them with creative details or put your own spin on them. But whatever you do, don\u2019t stuff your song with clich\u00e9 lyrics in every line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself gravitating towards easy, familiar lyrics, challenge yourself to come up with a way to say the same thing using different words. Revisit the first two tips and use imagery to show the listener what you\u2019re trying to convey instead of just telling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NewWays\">5. Find new ways to say the same thing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding different ways to say the same thing doesn\u2019t just come in handy when you\u2019re trying to save your song from having too many clich\u00e9s. It\u2019s also just a great technique to use whenever you want your lyrics to be more interesting or captivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saying something in a way that people don\u2019t normally hear in everyday conversation grabs the listener\u2019s attention and helps them relate to your song in a unique way. When done correctly, it can make the listener think, \u201cNo one has ever put it this way before, but this is exactly how I feel.\u201d Lines like this are what help the listener form a unique bond with your song, and can even lead to them becoming a lifelong fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite songwriters is Kevin Garrett. He does this quite a lot in his songwriting, but here\u2019s a quick example from his song \u201cNever Knock:\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>You are in my head<br>When my heart&#8217;s a war<br>And if I&#8217;m ever scared<br>I&#8217;ll breathe the air in front of your door<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He could have said, \u201cI\u2019ll stand in front of your door,\u201d but the way he put it is so much more vulnerable and packs so much more emotion. It\u2019s easily one of my favorite lyrics of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3DSnOILJGV2yTlSa0LbaVd?si=GFOxViB2TZ6gZUDKkWbwUA\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Rhyming\">6. Try new rhyming schemes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common rhyming schemes in songwriting are ABAB or AABB, but there are so many more options out there. If you\u2019re feeling uninspired, look to poetry to see what rhyming schemes are used and what effect they help achieve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even create your own rhyming scheme by altering or combining <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-song-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the song structures<\/a> you already know. Take AABB and turn it into ABCC, for example. The first two lines don\u2019t even have to rhyme, as long as the last two do. Or, take the ABCC structure and repeat it in the next stanza (a group of four lines) to create ABCC ABCC. Here, the first line of the first stanza rhymes with the first line of the second stanza, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3yFVA4EFoB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-song-structure\/\">Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-song-structure\/embed\/#?secret=YytV94dusT#?secret=3yFVA4EFoB\" data-secret=\"3yFVA4EFoB\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone might notice something like this, but those who do will absolutely give a nod to your creativity. There are really no rules to rhyming schemes, and the more you deviate from what\u2019s expected, the more interesting your song will be. A rhyming dictionary or a thesaurus can also be useful in trying to generate rhymes to incorporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you can try is playing around with the placement of your rhymes. Most rhymes are placed at the ends of lines for maximum effect, but there\u2019s nothing that says rhymes can\u2019t exist anywhere else. You can create internal rhymes, where words rhyme in the middle of the line. You can place two or three rhyming words next to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a classic example of an internal rhyme from The Beatles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Hey Jude, don&#8217;t be afraid.<br>You were made to go out and get her.<br>The minute you let her under your skin,<br>Then you begin to make it better.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3m7V717IKZqZLW5qUIOxdD?si=c8RI7zfSTz-D5-CxwWASdg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even make two lines end with the same word, and make the second-to-last words rhyme instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AvoidForcing\">7. Don\u2019t force rhymes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019re on the subject of rhymes, one of the biggest signs of poor songwriting is forced rhymes. This happens when you set your heart on a perfect rhyme and come up with the rest of the line to help make that rhyme make sense. What you end up with is a cheesy, overused rhyme like \u201cmake up\u201d and \u201cbreak up,\u201d and lyrics that were thrown together with no intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To overcome the tendency to force rhymes, let go of the idea that rhymes have to be perfect. Sure, this may be a must in certain genres of poetry, but in songwriting, there\u2019s so much more to a song than perfect rhymes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than focusing on coming up with the best word to place at the end of your line, focus more on following the previous six tips\u2014they\u2019ll carry most of the weight in making your song more interesting and more meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can find a perfect rhyme and still say exactly what you wanted to say, great\u2014but don\u2019t spend too much time on it. You can always get away with a relatively loose rhyme because more often than not, the melody and the rhythm of the song will help trick the listener\u2019s mind into hearing it as a perfect rhyme anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t find even a loose rhyme, let go of the idea that lines have to rhyme at all! There are plenty of great songs that don\u2019t have a single rhyme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s \u201cPray You Catch Me\u201d (another shoutout to Kevin Garrett for writing this one):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>You can taste the dishonesty, it&#8217;s all over your breath<br>As you pass it off so cavalier<br>But even that&#8217;s a test<br>Constantly aware of it all<br>My lonely ear<br>Pressed against the walls of your world<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hard to notice at first, but this verse has an ABACBC rhyming scheme, where the rhyming words are \u201cbreath \/ test,\u201d \u201ccavalier \/ ear,\u201d \u201call \/ world.\u201d These words barely rhyme, but the lyrics, melody, <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-arrangement-in-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arrangement,<\/a> and performance more than make up for it, coming together to create an achingly beautiful piece of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7rLDARtJALM7QdiJDMXW7m?si=Jln2GeUAQmGPVuoLZXU2_g\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"StudySongs\">8. Study the songs you love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve already been doing this here, but one of the best tips for writing better lyrics is to study the songs that move you most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a lyric gives you chills or perfectly captures a feeling, ask yourself why. Is it the imagery? The specificity? The rhyme scheme? The simplicity of <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-a-chorus-in-a-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the chorus?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn how to write good lyrics, <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/use-active-listening-inspire-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start listening like a songwriter.<\/a> Write out the lyrics to a favorite song and look closely at how it\u2019s structured\u2014how <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-a-verse-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the verses<\/a> build, how the rhymes land, and how the story unfolds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"BbGPfAs3Fg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/use-active-listening-inspire-song\/\">Active listening: What it is and why it matters for musicians<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Active listening: What it is and why it matters for musicians&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/use-active-listening-inspire-song\/embed\/#?secret=MKYBGDGlTH#?secret=BbGPfAs3Fg\" data-secret=\"BbGPfAs3Fg\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not trying to copy anyone\u2019s style. Rather, you\u2019re training your ear. The more you actively analyze great songs, the more naturally your own songwriting skills will grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Message\">9. Prioritize your message<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s with rhymes, structure, the number of syllables in a line, or rhythm, it\u2019s common to create rules for yourself and try to force your songwriting to fit those rules. We come up with a first verse, and then lose our minds trying to write a second verse that matches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My personal philosophy when it comes to songwriting is to always prioritize the message. I like to sit down and write in prose what my story is going to be about, or write a few lines I know I definitely want to include. Then, I build the song around those lines, and use all of the above techniques to turn the prose into lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If things don\u2019t quite rhyme, or if I can\u2019t maintain the same structure or rhythm, I don\u2019t stress over it. I let the story lead the way and trust that the message is more important than anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start writing better lyrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all the tips I have for now! Of course, there are other things you can do to improve your songwriting\u2014habits, exercises, and prompts you can try. 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