A song is a musical composition that carries a melody (a series of distinct and fixed pitches) with an arrangement of rhythm, beats, tempo, frequency, and lyrics. It is a form of music that can be written down and played with or without instruments.
Songwriting allows people to take compressed emotions, pain points, and struggles and musically transform them into something beautiful. This is what makes it so powerful, it is a way to release the stress of everyday life by turning it into art and then letting the world share in that experience.
The first step in writing a song is finding the subject you want to write about. Start by doing research online, in books or on tv/movies/shows to see what people have already said about your topic. Take notes and write down ideas, lines and metaphors that speak to you.
Once you have your subject and have a good idea of what your chorus lyric will be, begin working on your verses. Verse lyrics are usually less complex than the chorus, but should still answer some of the questions listeners might have about your subject. For example, if you’re writing about a lost love, the first verse could be a simple introduction of the situation by talking about the weather where that person lives or maybe the sweater they left at your house.
When you’ve finished your song, play it for someone who can give honest feedback. They can tell you if it’s good or bad and help you improve it.