A song is a form of musical composition that includes lyrics and melody. It can be as simple as the weary croon of a pubescent in the transient throes of passion and yearning or an intricate masterpiece of a Renaissance composer attempting to convey the essence of his experience of love. Songs can also be as complex and as emotionally resonant as a political protest or the heart-breaking lament of a mother mourning the loss of her child.
There are many ways to write a song, but one of the most important things is to be aware of what it is you are writing about and to whom you are writing it for. Those who are writing songs for the sake of fame, money, or recognition will probably be disappointed, whereas those who write for the love of art, beauty and meaning may find success.
Another thing to keep in mind is that when you are writing a song, it is helpful to play it for someone else who can give an objective critique. It’s easy to become attached to your own song, especially after spending hours upon hours changing and improving it, so it can be hard for outsiders to see how good or bad it is.
There are a lot of different parts to a song, but the basic song structure consists of an intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge and outro (many times this is tied together in an instrumental). Use your time listening to music as an opportunity to learn about these common components.