87. How Do I Write a Song About Something Other than My Ex?

Dear Songwriter,

Have you ever felt stuck, like your songs are all about the same thing? Well, I've felt that exact same way. But don't worry, in today's episode I'm aiming to broaden your horizons with three tips that I've learned through my experience that will help you expand your songwriting repertoire:

1. Choosing a Clear Topic, Main Character, and Point of View:

• Identifying a fresh subject that excites your creativity.
• Creating a compelling main character to anchor your song.
• Selecting a unique point of view to offer a fresh perspective.

2. Using Verses to Dive into the World and Struggles of Your Main Character:

• Crafting verses that draw listeners into your character's story.
• Delving into the emotions, challenges, and experiences of your main character.
• The power of storytelling in your lyrics.

3. Using Melodies to Reflect the Mood and Vibe of the Song and Story:

• How melodies can be a powerful tool to convey emotions.
• Matching the mood of the music to the content of the song.
• Balancing the melodic elements with the lyrical message.

Song Dissection:
As always, I'll be dissecting a song that exemplifies these principles. In this episode, we'll explore Blink-182's 2000 single, "Stay Together for the Kids," and analyze how they successfully incorporated these concepts to create a compelling narrative.

If you're looking to break free from writing about the same old topics and infuse fresh life into your songwriting, join us on this episode!

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Blink-182 - Stay Together for the Kids
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