If you have feelings for someone but have trouble expressing your feelings, consider writing them a love song. For some people, communicating by singing is easier than talking. If this is your case, take a pen and paper, and get ready to write a love song.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Choosing the music
Step 1. Find a backing track
Some people like to start their song by writing the lyrics, but if you are not an experienced songwriter, it can be difficult to find a melody or track that matches those lyrics.
- Find a measure that you like, then write the rest of the song based on that measure. You should also consider using a slower beat if you plan to write a love song that is sultry and sexy for your crush.
- Pay close attention to the melody and rhythm of the track and try to match the lyrics to what you already have there. If your crush likes a certain genre of music (like pop or hip hop), you can also find a backing track that fits that genre.
Step 2. Write the melody on your own
If you play an instrument or have a musical inclination, you can probably write the melody of the song on your own. Start by choosing a simple chord progression, then build the melody for the song on top of it.
- Try strumming or playing the chord progression while vocally improvising a melody.
- Record the improv and listen to it again to see if there is anything you want to keep.
- Start with a basic chord progression (like D-E-A or A minor-F-C-G).
Step 3. Use a ghost tune as inspiration for the song
Sometimes a melody will appear in your mind fully formed; however, other times, you will have to work a little more. Practice singing the melody of a hit song, then play with it to make your own.
- Changes the pitches of the phantom melody to be higher or lower.
- Where the song usually goes up, make the melody go down.
- Try syncopating the beat or adding pauses where there is usually music.
Part 2 of 4: Writing the Chorus
Step 1. Start with a hook
The hook is the chorus of the song. Some beginning composers find it easier to write the hook first and then compose the rest of the lyrics. Familiarize yourself with the beat and melody of the song, then try to write the chorus to match the beat and melody.
- Think of the hook as a thesis for the love song and try to sum up how you feel about that person in a single statement. Think of some ideas, then try to write the chorus based on them. You can write down a few keywords that come to mind when you think of the person you like, such as "smart," "strong," "sexy," "brave," or "sexy."
- The lyrics for the chorus can be very simple. For example, “Fall in love with me one more time, honey” or “Let's travel by train. Get on!". You can combine some keywords to create the chorus, "She is smart, strong and sexy" or "He is brave, sensual and strong".
- Usually the song title should also appear in the chorus. For example, if you use the chorus "She's smart, strong, and sexy," the song can be called "Smart, strong, and sexy."
Step 2. Determine the structure of the rhyme
There are many ways to set up the rhyme structure of the chorus and there is no right or wrong way. Your options for rhyme structure are as follows:
- Repeat the same line at least three times. If you choose to do it this way, make sure that line is fun to sing. For example, you can repeat the line "I think you're wonderful" three times.
- If you are writing a four-line chorus, rhyme the first line with the third and the second with the fourth. For example, you can have the lines "I think you are wonderful / Only being together / My heart will have rest / And all the walls will fall".
- Make the first and third lines rhyme, but the second and fourth don't. For example, you can have the lines "I think you are wonderful / Just being together / My heart will have rest / And I will be happy for life."
- Make the first three lines rhyme, then change the pattern for the fourth line. For example, you can have the lines "I think you are wonderful / A beautiful boyfriend / With you my heart has rest / And I really am happy."
- Make no lines rhyme. For example, you might have the lines "I think you're wonderful / Just being together / I'll be really happy / I want to go out with you."
Step 3. Put the chorus in order
There are many different places a choir can go within the confines of a song. Most people choose to alternate verses and choruses, but there is no general norm for this.
- Some songs repeat the chorus over and over again to indicate that the song is ending.
- If you choose to add a bridge, you will need to include an additional chorus after this.
Step 4. Make the chorus memorable
The chorus will continually appear throughout the song, so it's important to keep it catchy so that your crush will want to hear it over and over again.
- Infuse the chorus with emotion to show the person you like what it is that you really feel. You can talk about your feelings and your emotions, as well as the qualities that you value in that person.
- Another option is to write a chorus that sounds completely different from the rest of the stanzas. Try mixing the rhythm or chord projections, changing the tones, or applying changes to the volume. If you know how, you can also add harmonies or instruments to enhance the chorus.
Part 3 of 4: Writing the Stanzas
Step 1. Write how you feel about the person you like
The stanzas will make up most of the song, so use them to show the person you like how you really feel about them. Try to think of ideas by writing down your feelings, your memories, or any time that you have spent with that person that has made you happy.
- Read what you've written out loud and look for keywords that stand out.
- Make a list of these words and use them as the basis for the lyrics of the stanzas.
Step 2. Take as a basis texts that you have already written about the person you like
If you have ever written something about the person you like, you can use this previous material in the lyrics of the song. Recheck old journal entries, text messages, tweets, or poems that you have written for or about that person.
- Try taking a single line from something you've already written and using it in the verses of the song.
- You can also review the things that person has written or written about you and use them for inspiration.
Step 3. Decide on the rhyme pattern
Stanzas, like choruses, do not always rhyme. If you want the stanzas to rhyme, check a rhyming dictionary and look for places where you can change the words to fit your rhyming pattern.
- Words don't always have to rhyme perfectly. Try to use imperfect rhymes (for example, when rhyming cheese and prayer).
- It is better to have a song that does not rhyme and then choose words that rhyme, but do not make sense in the song.
Step 4. Make the stanzas personal and specific to the person you like
You write a song just for that person. You should try to make the lyrics specific to her, as this will make the song seem more genuine and heartfelt. Use personal experiences and details about that person in the song.
- You can include inside jokes that you both understand, such as a funny moment at work or school. You can mention the inside joke in the lyrics to add a nice, personal touch to the song.
- You can also mention specific details or traits that you admire or like about that person. Try to mention a specific time when you noticed this trait or detail, such as the time when she helped you solve a problem on the computer, showing you that she is sexy and knows about computers. You can also include the moment when he helped you move into your new apartment, showing you that he is strong and supportive.
Step 5. Avoid cliched descriptions and details
Love songs become common and generic very quickly, as there are too many clichés about love. A cliche is a phrase that has become so common that it loses its meaning. You should avoid cliches in your love song so that it is specific to the person you like and causes the emotional impact that you expect.
- For example, avoid common descriptions of love, such as "my love is deep" or "my love is lasting." You should also avoid describing how you feel for that person in clichéd details, such as "my heart groans for you" or "I want you to die."
- Instead, go for descriptions and details that are unique and unusual. Try to describe how you feel about that person in a fun and creative way, such as "I like you more than cheese pizza and inverted cake" or "I think you are more sophisticated than anyone else I know." Make the lyrics fun and interesting so that that person is drawn to your love song.
Part 4 of 4: Write the Bridge
Step 1. Write the letter for the bridge
A bridge is used to divide a song. It is a departure from stanzas and choruses and can bring a totally different feeling to a piece of music. Write a lyrics for the bridge that are based on your emotions and that highlight the feeling of love in the song.
- If the entire song talks about how much you love that person, use the bridge to describe the feeling you have when they are away.
- Build energy along the bridge to give the final chorus a lot more punchy.
Step 2. Change the melody on the bridge
Because the bridge is made as a change to the rest of the song, you should use its melody to reflect that. Experiment by writing a new chord progression for the bridge.
- If the rest of the song is in a higher key, switch to a lower key on the bridge.
- Take chord progressions of different pitches for the bridge.
- Since the bridge is an intensification of the song, experiment with setting the bridge higher.
- Finish the bridge with an open chord or a non-tonic chord.
Step 3. Add the bridge to the song
Most songs are presented in the stanza, chorus, stanza, chorus, bridge, and chorus format. Your song doesn't have to follow it, but you can definitely use it as a template as you develop the order of the song.
- Some songs include a third verse. If you have a third verse, place it after the bridge, but before the last chorus.
- If you only have two verses, repeat the chorus twice after the bridge to take advantage of the energy built up in the bridge section.