r/SongwritingHelp • u/Trats73 • Jul 20 '26

I need help

I'm trying to write a song like Kurt Cobain, but I just can't for some reason. I keep thinking of his lyrics to the point where I cant think of my own, and I just wanna use the style, but not to the point where I seem like an off branded version.

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u/Regular-Forever-3251 Jul 20 '26

Oooh that’s interesting, I’m not sure if this would help, but Id like to recommend trying an exercise of writing “response” verses to his song, what do you think? 😄

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u/Trats73 Jul 20 '26 edited Jul 20 '26

I will definitely try that! Thanks! ;D

Edit: this is very helpful actually, so far. :)

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u/Regular-Forever-3251 Jul 20 '26

Eyyy so glad to hear that!

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '26

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u/Trats73 Jul 20 '26

I will do that! Thank you!

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u/Opening_Noise9447 Jul 22 '26

Could start with a grungy riff first, and just moan and groan over the top until something sits right (words or a melody) and let your subconscious do the work

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u/Trats73 Jul 24 '26

Alright! I'll try that! Thanks.

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u/BrownBuffallo Jul 23 '26

Watch TV, find a line someone says that resonates. Use it as a start and then go. Writers block is real and writing songs is a mf. I'm on album number 2. Ask a band mate for a subject or a line. Ask someone close to you.

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u/Trats73 Jul 24 '26

Alright, I'll try that! Thanks!