How to Compose the First Verse of a Song

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Think about what the topic of the song is going to be.

   Put either the verse or the chorus first. , If you want to write a song about love try to think of that feeling of having heartbreak, or falling in love. ,, It is sometimes more productive if you work backward.
   
   Let's say the song is about a person messing around with your best friend
   - if you start from the end, start with a sad scene.
   
   For instance: "Trapped in time, and I don't know what to do/These friends of mine, I can see right through/You don't got to tell me, I know what to do/I'm just sitting' back here, sharing' in the groove" Written by Mike Gordon and performed by Phish. ,
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   Step 2: Imagine the different scenes of each verse.

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   Step 3: Try to stick to a 3-verse format.

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   Step 4: Think of and channel an emotion.

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   Step 5: Decide on the angle you desire to discuss in your song (violence

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   Step 6: the effects

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   Step 7: the story

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   Step 8: Start from either the beginning or the end.

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   Step 9: Roll with whatever comes to your mind - but make sure it makes sense.

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