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Short Introduction



So you write lyrics...but are you a real lyricist? I mean have your words been put to music? We all know that lyrics are the words of songs. So if your lyrics didn't end up as songs, it means that you have certainly wasted your time!! The question now becomes: What steps should I take to convert my lyrics into a full-functional song?

Well, there are two situations. First, you might be a musician too and then you have the choice of writing music for your own lyrics. Second, you might not be able to write music for your lyrics, which is OK, but you will have to work on your lyrics with a composer or a musician who is willing to write music for it.



Writing Music For Lyrics



Considering the first situation; being a musician besides being a lyricist, you first need to know how to write music for existing lyrics. Many musician songwriters compose some music first and then go ahead and fit some lyrics into it, but sometimes a composer might come up with nice lyrics and finds that he/she has to do it the other way around…

Writing music for lyrics is fairly easy, if you got enough will and patience. The idea is simply to keep reading your lyrics until you totally "absorb" the words and the rhythm already existing in them. Then, you start "trying to sing" the lyrics until you come up with some melody for the chorus. It may take you some time, until you finally find a melody that is good enough for your lyrics. There are no particular rules or steps to follow, although there are a couple of things to watch for...

1- Let the melody do the talking. If you come up with a song-worthy melody but there is a certain part of your lyrics which the melody doesn't fit exactly, then alter this part of your lyrics not the music. You will find that it's easier and makes more sense than changing the music to make it fit the lyrics. Always keep in your mind that music is more structured than words (although you may not notice it)…Playing around with words is surprisingly easier than playing around with music!

2- Don't settle with the first melody you get. The first melody that pumps into your head is usually imperfect and might sound to you a bit cliché. As your song develops more, you will definitely need to change a few things around to be satisfied with what you got.

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Mayuri satardekar
April 30, 2013 - 12:09

I have some songs but these r the versions dat i hav made but still i need some1 wbleepedcn guide me.....whethr songs i hd wrote r upto d mark or not.....

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Iden-TT
May 11, 2013 - 06:20

I can go through them.........

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Sam Haldar
May 11, 2013 - 15:08

Hello i compose my own song using professional software as all music directors do
but am in search of new unique lyrics.

if your are interested you can contact me
me on Facebook
search
new.shambhu@gmail.com

Sam Haldar is my name
mobile number
09125023851

mayank singh
April 28, 2013 - 14:06

hey guys i hav 5 lyrics fr songs and want to make a full album bt dont hav a music fr it.....hav tried contacting proffesionals bt they are too costly....all my lyrics are hindi hiphop+rap...if ny1 willing to compose a music fr me plz lemme knw....mail me @ mak1989.fortune@gmail.com

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Sam Haldar
May 11, 2013 - 15:12

Hello mayank singh
am interested in your lyrics
i wanna give music to your lyrics
...
contact me for more info.
on Facebook
fb.com

or contact
09125023851

Ghag Vijay
April 19, 2013 - 03:30

Dear

I have written Hindi Songs with me
I have my own Tune also

If any one looking for Good Hindi Lyric

Contact me

vijay_malik@rediffmail.com

NAMSU RAJA
April 15, 2013 - 07:56

guys plz help me i am writing my songs from three years but no musisc plz help me my account iz raja.namsu@yahoo.com

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AJINKYA SAXENA
May 01, 2013 - 02:31

dude i can compose as well as sing ur song lets launch a album...

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Sam Haldar
May 11, 2013 - 15:15

Hello Namsu its Sam Haldar

am interested in your lyrics
i wanna give music to your lyrics
contact me 4 more info.
on Facebook
new.shambhu@gmail.com

profile name Sam Haldar

eddie
April 14, 2013 - 03:36

crystal lets get that first verse...!

eddie
April 14, 2013 - 03:35

crystal lets get that first verse...!

Zeetopon
April 07, 2013 - 08:58

I sit up inna di iwa spit against de rasclat cuz I n I lwa. Me yan gi adem cuz I n I iwa

anjaan dil kamiania
April 07, 2013 - 05:49

hi there, my name is anjaan I got many gud lyrics and I am trying to write these songs for 13 years. I hav been told I am very gud in this. but I Am looking for someone to give music to my songs. because I don't hav any idea about that. all my lyrics are in Punjabi and Hindi. if anyone wbleepedis interested can contact me my email is pk439707@gmail.com thank you

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Indigo
April 08, 2013 - 00:44

hey i could help i guess XD i was just thinking about this and heres my chance XD send me a email with ur songs attached plz thx u XD ashescanfly@gmail.com

Crystal
March 26, 2013 - 20:51

Guys... I really need help... I have the lyrics but with no music.. I want to give this song for my love but have no idea for the music... Please help..

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eddie
April 14, 2013 - 03:27

I can help you out I been working songwriting for 10yrs. For myself

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Sam Haldar
May 11, 2013 - 15:17

Hello its Sam Haldar

am interested in your lyrics
i wanna give music to your lyrics
contact me 4 more info.
on Facebook
new.shambhu@gmail.com

profile name Sam Haldar

Or call me on 0912523851

Hodg3zs
March 22, 2013 - 06:38

Hey so i do lyrics and singing, but will need some one capable of making the rest, any takers add me on skype sir-hodg3zs

sajeed
March 20, 2013 - 00:52

Kisse batto jindagi
Kisse batoo mai kushi
There aanko ki asi
Jo dil me bar gayi, eik raahat si mili ,jo jannat ko bani.
There sath sath mai yuu muskuratha chala.
There pass athe hi dil bina liya chala.
There dil ki aavaj , mere dil ki ban gayi. Jo mere sapno ko jagakar roshni bar gayi.
Thu hi meri raahat .
Thu hi meri chaahat.
There bina jeena, jyisse kanto pe soona .Kyun ki there se bada jannat aur kuch nahi hai.
Kisse batoo jindagi.
kisse batoo mai kushi.
- V.Sajeed
Sajeedv1998@gmail.com
Mobile: 8790211529

Talkless
March 15, 2013 - 13:03

I am inspired with a desire to rap till the i day i stop to respire,thou i flow like a slug,slowly i make my way to the finishing line, but hater cook me raw before i get to the perishing dine.

patony1288
February 21, 2013 - 17:23

I have the track for a song I have been trying to write for 3 years now ,I came up with the first 2 lines and that's it, every word, every line I've come up with dosen't match, its either too long, throws the song off, or made me choke when i try to sing it, it is so hard

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lin
February 25, 2013 - 12:28

hey i write lyrics all the time but i don't have any music for it maybe i can try and help you out.

i just want to help coz i've been told i'm good at this.

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Dale
March 02, 2013 - 17:03

I've got well over 100 full sets of lyrics. Shoot me your track and I'll see if I can help you finish.

NIKHIL
February 19, 2013 - 02:00

Guys... listen i have got the music but need a lyrics fot it

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Calliope
March 01, 2013 - 10:18

I think that we can help each other I've got lyrics and always wanted to put them into songs. Let's see if we are musically simpatico. ★★

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Halley
March 26, 2013 - 20:46

I have the lyrics but i don't have the lyrics... Can you help?

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Halley
March 26, 2013 - 20:47

I have the lyrics and really wanna fit it into music... I need music.. Can you help?

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Chloe
April 21, 2013 - 16:24

Hi, I have two sets of lyrics and I'm looking for music to go with it, so could you help that maybe?

Cliff
February 13, 2013 - 12:29

I have written some songs and have a melody but need help putting the melody to sheet music. Can you help with this at all?

Cliff

Mila Ryan
February 12, 2013 - 14:46

Im 13 and cant wait to be old enough to record my music! although, Im a little confused about one thing....when writting music, do i start with lyrics or with melodys and what not?

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