Music comes first or lyrics? Or do you know any useful blog, book, video for this (yes, I can google, but if someone could advise on something worthy of reading, watching, paying attention at?). Thanks!
I can give you a tip on how I do mine. First of all, you ask yourself what you want to sing about. You can even look at how exactly you want your song video to look like. From there you can get inspiration on the lyrics
The way I normally do it is I start writing my lyrics, the melodies come with it. After than, I record a draft so I don't forget the tune/melody.
For me, being in a Death Metal band I picture a grotesque scene of blood & gore, then my lyrics are then based on describing that.
Just write whenever you feel inspired. At least, that's my working flow. Sometimes I've inspiration for a text, sometimes music, but whenever I'm inspired, I act immediatly. A good protion of my songs is produced out of earlier ideas and small project. (Wow this is a great beat. Hey wait a minute, I think I got a text lying around for this! or vice versa :P)
both way
People thanks for your responses, I appreciate and I am happy to read furher replies and experiences!
Always the music first for me and i think its really difficult the other way round. That being said though, im not a very good word smith! I find the melody of the vocals comes naturally.. the words are much harder. I like to record the music then play it in the car on the way to and from work singing my little head off. Every now and again a nice lyric or hook comes out and i quickly record it on my phone before i forget it.
Do the music first and think of voice line. Than just stick the words where they should be. Of course, if you're not a rap singer :)
I Thinkin' about writing song lyrics , like about writing story , so write something that came up in mind , then polish it with bit rhymes and "proper" words ;)
The idea of a song comes first. The tune, lyric or general feel of a song is what makes the base of a song. You can whistle, hum or play a cool part, but also com up with a cool line or phrase. Use your life, populair topics, tv, world around you as your inspiration👍😊🎶🎸 Good luck and make awesome music!