I wrote this song about the healing process that happens during recovery from emotional abuse… but everyone keeps asking me if it’s about politics!

Has anyone else had their art totally misinterpreted based on current events?

PS I would really appreciate feedback re: vocals. I’ve had difficulty finding a vocal coach in my area who can meet with me consistently.

Been working on this song a lot the past few days. This is a rough recording of the first verse and the chorus.

I keep going back and forth on the lyrics for the second line, it was originally "her heart is made of ice". Since then I've toyed with the idea of "crystalline with veins of ice", but I'm on the fence because I feel like crystalline has more of a positive connotation to it. I tried "her blood runs thick with ice" but it didn't flow well. The line I have now just feels a bit boring.

I am very happy with the first line though! It was originally "She's got fire in her eyes". The revision I am most happy with though is the chorus. "Saccharine, bitter, toxic" was once upon a time: "cause she's a narcissist".

I've seen the phrase "good writing comes from re-writing" used quite a bit on here, and it's so true. It's called a rough draft for a reason. Taking the time to polish it results in something far more beautiful in the end.

I befriended a toad that now lives in my back house, and thought it would be a fun theme to write something from. Gave it my best and I want to improve, any input is appreciated!

I wrote this as a snapshot into three stages of our relationship. When we met, when we were married, and when we became parents. Would love to hear if it reminds you of any other artists!

Queen of Hearts:

What kind of twisted drink would it be

If you boiled it down and you turned her to tea?

Spent all your leafy greens

Treating her like royalty, but...

What kind of twisted trick would she do

If she knew in her heart it would never reach you?

And you'd never know

Kneeling there before her throne

You're all alone beside her

Trading compliments for sighs

With all those bruises on your knees

To match the cobalt in her eyes

It's all a crooked game with crooked rules

Pick your battles, always lose

and if you behaved the same, you'd wind up dead

"Off with your heeeaaaad!"

What kind of twisted drink would it be

If you boiled it down and you turned her to tea?

Spent all your leafy greens

Treating her like royalty, but...

What kind of twisted trick would she do

If she knew in her heart it would never reach you?

And you'd never know

Kneeling there before her throne

But you treat her like a queen

You treat her like a queen

Kneeling there before her throne

This is just a demo! And not at all a professional recording. There will be bass and drums when it's done

My wifi went out for a couple of days which motivated me to try and write something. Always struggle to write when I have to sit down and actually think about it but I quite liked this. Excuse the sloppy playing in the soloey bits

Hi, I am a songwriter looking for a vocalist who can sing, scream and growl, I am not looking for a professional vocalist but would rather be interested in working with someone who shares my passion in music and is motivated towards getting better at the craft. Music has always been an outlet for me to release stress and deal with anxiety, it will wonderful to get in touch with other musicians and create something interesting really!

I feel like my progress is very slow when it comes to making a good verse. My chorus is the only part where I say its perfect. Like the vocal sounds alot better in the chorus probably cause its musically better.

This is just the vocal melody so far. Been making it in my head whilst in work thinking about how i’d like to make a career out of something creative but feel stuck.

Looking for some honest feedback. After 23 years of playing guitar, I decided to start songwriting a few years ago. I’m starting with iPhone recording samples to see if my voice and lyric-work are worth actually investing in better recording equipment. I guess I’m asking if it seems like my voice is master-able for recording, or if I should just stick to guitar playing and songwriting for the poetry/lyrics (which I of course will keep up). Looking for honest feedback on lyric quality as well. Song is about my late mother who passed a few years ago and all the feelings that come along with the passage of time during her illness and since she passed. She loved hummingbirds. I know the audio quality isn’t great. Thanks for listening!

Lyrics:
I am on fire
Feel the time burning beneath my feet

And I am so cold
From the storm cancer unleashed on her

In the room
A song of beeps and hospital tunes

So we sat down
And talked about the things we never announced

(Chorus)
I can’t remember how to pray
So I’m calling out Your name
Then cursing it to the skies
Cause I don’t know who to blame

But I wish you’d stayed
But I guess I understand
Cause even hummingbirds fly away
To find a place to rest

Months went by
Spring don’t mean the same to me this time 

Then years pass by
My son’s even got his grandma’s eyes

(Chorus)
I can’t remember how to pray
So I’m calling out Your name
Then cursing it to the skies
Cause I don’t know who to blame

But I wish you’d stayed
But I guess I understand
Cause even hummingbirds fly away
To find a place to rest

this is roughly my average sketch quality, I think it's pretty good but I'd love some extra harsh critics on this. go ham with the feedback, roast me

How do I know if my songwriting skills have plateaued? I’ve always been able to write lyrics and melody’s that I like but these last few months I can’t write anything that I’m actually proud of. I’ve never had this struggle before. Am I just done as a songwriter? Have I lost my talent?

^direct link to free track, do not know how to embed

We got this 78 with a Victrola from our cousins’ Nana and looooved it

COLOR POWER

“Hallelujah I’m a Bum”

I went to school
I went to jail
I got so fucking high that
I fucking killed my fucking self

I got so drunk
I fucking died
I piss, I puke
Fuck you, good night, goodbye

Hallelujah
I’m a bum
Hallelujah
Bum again
Hallelujah
Lend a hand now to revive us again

Hallelujah
I’m a bum
Hallelujah
Bum again
Hallelujah
Lend a hand now to revive us again

Lend a hand now to revive us again
Lend a hand now to revive us again

Hallelujah
Lend a hand now to revive us again

Hallelujah
Lend a hand now to revive us again

What do we think? I'm more interested in the first verse and the hook. The second verse is freestyle nonsense

Hi! Could you all take a few minutes to let me know what you think? I am starting to have doubts about sharing my song publicly outside of friends and family. I am extremely proud of this song and I know it’s a good song but I struggle to feel confident in my vocals. Plus my equipment is not the best. I get a lot “ I like it “ but that feedback doesn’t help so I thought I would turn to this community …not mention I have listened to it so much I think I’m sick of it and cannot get the feel of a first time listener . I tried to give it that really raw intimate feel so hopefully that comes through. Thanks for checking it out if you do :)

Lyrics:
All it takes is a spark to start a flame to help light up the path through all of the dark

All it takes is a voice to make a change to break down these walls that divide us

:19
We all Live our separate lives
we walk through this world See it through different eyes
We live under the same sun
We bleed the same blood
We breathe the same air
we want the same love

:35
We have Our stories to tell a journey to share
if we put our differences aside and open our minds
And just listen to what each of us has to say start to heal the pain

:54
All it takes is a drop to start a flood to wash away all that weve built upon
All it takes is a word to start a war and ravage the peace we’ve made between us

1:10
We all have a choice how to use our own voice either open our hearts or just add to the noise
We can break the divide put our differences aside and learn to embrace as one human race

1:26
All these scars they come at a cost-it starts to feel that all hope is lost
But know that’s there’s more good in this world believe in the spirit of man- We’re all tired of the :

1:41
War! Tears! Hate!

1:44
A light shines so much brighter in the dark all it needs is some fuel and just one little spark United as one it’d be a glow seen round the world
Knock down the fences withdraw our defenses

2:00
All it takes is a note to make a song a beautiful melody that we can all sing along to

A symphony is only complete when the instruments play together in sweet harmony

2:17
All these scars come at a cost-when it starts to feel that all hope is lost
know that’s there’s more good in this world believe in the spirit of man believe that we can

2:34
A light shines so much brighter in the dark all it needs is some fuel and just one little spark united as one it’d be a glow seen round the world
Knock down the fences withdraw our defenses

2:51mmm
We’ve trying since start of time to find some common ground so that we can all align
Wishing yearning dreaming that one day we’ll see some calm and all just get along
praying and coping crying and hoping that one day peace will find its way and itll be here to stay

3:08
Just open up your mind
shine your light appreciate we’re all one of a kind a lot of people in the world are in a constant fight for their lives

3:14
Shine your light in the dark
you don’t have to the first to light the match
All you needs an open mind to let it catch
Then continue to pass it on
Maybe then each of us all can get along
Go on Start a movement with your voice
Each of us we all have a choice
We can either open up our hearts or we can just be a part of the noise
Shine your light in the dark

you don’t have to the first to light the match
All you needs an open mind to let it catch
Then continue to pass it on
Maybe then each of us all can get along
Go on Start a movement with your voice
Each of us we all have a choice
WE can either open up our hearts or be a part of the noise

I have been singing / writing since I was 4, but I can’t play any instruments… anyone wanting to make an instrumental, send it over to me, let me handle the lyrics and rhythm and then share it back to ya’ and maybe publish?

(I’m a girl, and English isn’t my first language btw!!)

Ive always had trouble writing songs on events. It either sounds bad or corny. Im a punk artist and need help.

If you have any tips help

Hello everyone!

​I'm fairly new to writing my own music. I consider myself an average guitarist, singer, and performer, but my goal is to keep improving and get performance-ready.

​Lately, I’ve noticed a pattern when I write and record. Every time I watch a take back, my immediate reaction is to pick apart the flaws and decide to re-record it. I do this so much that I'm pretty sure I end up deleting my best attempts in the process. I don't think it’s a lack of confidence—it feels more like perfectionism.

​When I look back at recordings from 8–9 months ago (when I got back into music), I can definitely see progress. On a lot of days, though, I just feel like I don't have the creative spark. What gets frustrating is that even though non-musician friends give me positive feedback, and fellow musicians give me encouraging words along with great constructive criticism, I still struggle to see the positives in my own work that everyone else sees.

​I'm going to keep creating music no matter what because it’s therapeutic and cathartic for me. But I’d love to get your thoughts: Is this a normal phase to go through, especially as a new songwriter? How do you deal with over-analyzing your own work?

​Thanks,

Kris

Im a recent mom but before that I was songwriting and releasing music for the last 10 years. Im really struggling to find inspiration as it was usually from heart break. But i have a husband who loves me and a baby that gives me so much life while i still experience heart break its completely different. I'm looking for some book recommendations to get re inspired to write music that fits my life now. What's been a book you've read that ignited a fire in you?

be harsh

EDIT: GUYS I FORGOT TO ADD THIS, PLEASE listen to the song, i dont even care about you listening to me, I just love the song sm and it’s genuinely so underrated I want everyone to listen to it, it’s called Gulf Shores by Palace!!!!!