How do you write a lyric?

Well for me it could be the title first or the theme, then you have to think what genre? You must remember that the first verse is very important' well the first two lines really; this is what is called the "hook". The hook itself could be vocal or instrumental' for me as a writer it would be vocal, you will find that artists that write and sing they're own work can use both. If you are looking to write a commercial pop lyric you must think between three & four minutes long, as the music industry only wants you to listen for that amount of time' time is money after all! If you are staying within the old rules 'you must think verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge or instrumental then Chorus again.

This is not set in stone though, find your own style & write from your heart. It is so important for the reader or listener to feel you! The biggest thing you should remember is' think of the composer & the singer if not you. Well I would say that's it for now. I will add more later.