Daedalus

Well how I write songs currently is that, I'll start playing some chords or riffs on my guitar and from there I will start making up words that kind of go along with whats in my head. I'll just build from there. Usually I get the chorus after a few tries but I really have trouble creating the verses. Plus, with this method it's hard for me to make "deeper" lyrics becuase I kind of don't have time to think about what I am actually saying. That's why I would love to actually sit at my desk and just write what is on my head, but it just doesn't seem to work like that, because I have no melody, and it has no emotion to it.

So here's my problem, I'm going through this huge phase right now(one of those teenager things...you knoww) and I have ALOT on my mind right now, and I really think I could turn this into a great song. The only problem is..there just seems to be so much that I just can't write it down. I have a really bad problem with writing lyrics. I've written and created a few songs on guitar but there are only about 2 where I personally think the lyrics are good enough to my standards. I enjoy lyrics with metaphors, and lines that you have to think about. Deep songs. I'm not big on the straight-forward songs that tell you EXACTLY what is happening, but that seems to be the only writing technique I'm good at, probably because it's easiest. I like to challenge myself, and I also like to be satisfied with my music. So is there any pointers, or tips, or anyway you guys can help me get my mind on paper, because I feel the only way I am going to get through this is if I write a song about it. Thanks, Daedalus

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