Write a list of your top ten favorite things about them. It’s a great way to get you thinking about why they’re so great! Try the opposite tactic too–write down why you want to write this song in six words or less. This can help you get to the main point quickly! If you can, talk to other people who know the recipient. They might have some ideas you can use.
If your chorus is about how you wish your crush would notice you, write verses that talk about why you like them and how being apart from them makes you feel. Try to write verses that follow a rhythm. Each line should have about the same number of syllables, and you should be able to put the same emphasis on the last syllable of each line. These syllables will form the beats to your melody, so make sure each line matches the others. Rhyming isn’t required, but it can make forming a rhythm easier. A good rule of thumb is that a verse should be about twice as long as your chorus.
If your lines all have different lengths, edit them until they all have the same length. For example, if you have two lines that read “I love her more than words can say. I love the way she celebrates with me every day,” you should take five syllables out of the second line. Think about what your chorus says, and take out any verses that don’t support the chorus. If your chorus is about how your best friend saved your life, you can probably delete lines about your best friend’s dog.
It’s okay if you don’t know how to read music–plenty of famous musicians don’t! If you can’t write your melody down, keep practicing it until you have it memorized.
Repetition is important, but don’t be too repetitive! Your melody should regularly repeat the same sounds to give the song some structure, but don’t overdo it–too much repetition can be annoying. Up-and-down melodies tend to be very pleasing. Don’t just make your song go up in tone, bring it down and then up again. Make sure your melody flows. If you want to go from a very low note to a very high note, put a few medium-tone notes in between–jumping around can make your melody sound jarring. Try to match each beat in your melody to a syllable in your lyrics.
Have someone take a video of you performing. If you do this, make sure they have a high-quality camera–a cell phone won’t look or sound as good. Use recording software at home. You can buy a program or use a free online-based recording site. Go to a professional studio. You can hire a pro to record your song too–smaller record labels often rent studio time, and some areas even have walk-in studios.
