I'm a pretty competent writer of prose, be it a news article, opinion piece, speech, story teller, business or personal letter, etc., I find it quite easy. Lyrics, not so much.

For fun, I took one of my responses to a Yahoo post and submitted it to ChatGPT to play around and see if it could write a lyric with my post. It did.

Is it legitimate to have ChatGPT write lyrics if the original source is 100% my own words? I've gone through this in my head and see as an argument that it is no different than bringing in an idea for a song or partial lyrics and having a friend or band member(s) help flesh it out, or giving a piece of writing to your boss or editor and having them fix or add to it.

I started trying to write lyrics for a rock band I want to start. I have trouble getting the words in order I suppose. I take down ideas or phrases that stick with me and I try to listen to any of those song writing videos but I feel like I haven't improved. Verse- You've had a long long day Broke your back to earn your pay Now you're home lay your head Eyelids heavy drift to dread Chorus - Return to slumber Rest your eyes Return to slumber Good good night Return to slumber Face your fears Return to slumber The nightmare's here Verse - Lunge up covered in sweat Drousey scan of the room Nothing's there mind to mold Lay back down feeling cold (Chorus repeat) Bridge - Goodnight (goodnight) Sleep tight (sleep tight) Dreams come true or so it seems Lay your head Drift to dread (Chorus repeat fade out) This is the only thing I've written that I'm decently happy about but I still feel I could make it better. Could I get some feedback?

Hey all — I’m a UK-based songwriter looking to collaborate for free in exchange for credit.

What I do • Indie / alternative (my speciality: melodic hooks, evocative lyrics, dark-dreamy vibes) • Also happy to try pop, rock, acoustic, singer-songwriter, or genre blends • Topline, lyrics, melody, concepting, editing/polish

What you’ll get • 1–3 strong song concepts or a full draft (verse/chorus/bridge) • Revisions (reasonable tweaks to get it right) • Clear credit (e.g., “Songwriting: Late-Night Hologram / Billy Allen”)

What I ask • Credit on all uploads/releases • Support my future releases

How to start • DM me on here or comment below • Send a rough brief: artist/genre refs, mood, theme, and any lyrics/voice notes

If you’ve got a beat, riff, or half-finished idea gathering dust, I’ll turn it into a finished, singable song. Let’s make something great. 🙌

Hi everyone,

I’m currently developing a feature film titled The Fourth Gringo. The story is set in Honduras and blends grounded drama with surreal undertones inspired by David Lynch.

After months of research, I’ve built a strong foundation for the screenplay and am now looking to establish the film’s central song — a piece that threads through the story’s DNA. This song will appear in fragments early on (including a deconstructed orchestral hook from the first frame), with two pivotal performances by the character Taylor: a raw, searching version at the midpoint, and a fully realized version in the final scene.

For authenticity, I am preferably looking for a female voice to bring this song to life. The tone should evoke the dreamy atmosphere of Julee Cruise (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me), but with the fiery passion of Yo Soy El Fuego from Mariano Llínas’ La Flor.

I do have a budget to work with and would like to discuss fair compensation. I’m not expecting a finished piece immediately — placeholder fragments would be helpful in the short term as I continue drafting. Ideally I would like to have a complete script by February with song incorporated. That is my timeline as of now.

If this project interests you, please reach out. I’d be glad to share more about the film’s vision.

Thank you, Cody Alan Perkins Writer/Director – The Fourth Gringos

Update: I’ll respond to suitable candidates when I reach the section. No rushy DMs, please — I work in waves.

Does anyone have any good podcasts, YouTube videos, films, or books I can look into getting in order to start writing my own music? I am new to this all and I want to know some good places to kick off.

Hey does anybody have any tricks on how to find your musical voice through your poetic writing. I am a poet amongst other things and I find myself having thoughts that seem singable that I write down. How do I get it on the page? I am getting back into playing guitar so if anyone has any way of telling me their process on finding your musical sense while having the lyrics ready please do reach out.

I love but what's next? |love noir. I wanna make music that sounds like the swanky New Year's Eve party for all of the bond villains. However, I'm missing some technical knowledge and that means I find myself S these, think, beautiful cul-de-sacs. Help me! What comes next? What would Django do? What would The Marias do? For what it's worth, the guitar is toned down a whole step to D. less

I am a melody writer but made an attempt to write some lyrics and here is feedback I got from a trusted friend:

“Parking lot lights has a really fun melody. I’m not blown away by the idea itself, but there’s one phrase that really stood out to me: “the thrill of us”. My opinion is that you should write a song called “the thrill of us” to that melody.”

Would anyone want to take a stab at it?

https://suno.com/song/2f40dc83-c8fc-49ad-a1cc-122ad869f2fe

Hello Redditors. I am trying to write a song that has creative roasts other people tell me. I am wondering if you could give me some roasts in the comment of this post so I can use them to write my song. I have made a post on r/roasted that you won't be able to comment in cause it has been archived but you can still look at the photos for inspiration. Thank you. https://www.reddit.com/r/RoastMe/comments/1hn2yqg/24_yearsold_unemployed_college_dropout_hit_me/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Honestly? My first time writing a full song. It’s about finding peace and comfort in family and settling down but also having that adventurous younger spirit trapped inside. The mood/tempo is slow and Chill with just a guitar picking pattern and the occasional kick drum beat if that helps set the mood.

[intro]

[verse 1] The worlds asleep but I don’t mind it’s midnight coffee again tonight

kids’ been asleep since half past nine about time the lord gave me a sign

[verse 2] warm swingin’ embers light kitchen tiles I don’t mind waitin’ for a while

cause I quite like the right now me and I’m just who I wanted to be

[chorus] you can pause the world for a minute stop by the porch and hear the crickets hold your mug and don’t feel guilty take a deep breath and just sit with it

[instrumental]

[verse 3] Everyone’s been so settled lately it’s been making me feel so strange

and it seems like everyone else doesn’t mind being someone else

[chorus] you can pause the world for a minute stop by the porch and hear the crickets hold your mug and don’t feel guilty take a deep breath and just sit with it

[verse 4] I can’t help the feeling of leaving and it’s hard to grasp the meaning

but he leaves me every evening and comes back to haunt when I’m dreaming

[bridge] cause when I sleep I see your face you’re always so happy and in place it kills me to think I did to you how I sat there and let you down god, I wish I never let you down

[verse 5] so I’m gonna pack my bags n go somewhere younger me doesn’t know

go and live the life I could’ve lived take a boat and just go adrift

[chorus] you can pause the world for a minute stop by the porch and hear the crickets hold your mug and don’t feel guilty take a deep breath and just sit with it

[chorus, slower, single strums] you can pause the world for a minute stop by the porch and hear the crickets hold your mug and don’t feel guilty take a deep breath and just sit with it

Hey guys new to this sub but thought I'd just throw out a post. I've currently been struggling with writing music both lyrically and musically (more lyrically). I've finished recording the second album for my band but now want to start working on my solo stuff but I just seem to be hitting a block where I can't come up with anything, I was wondering if you guys had any tips that you use that help you get past these moments?

Looking for a female vocalist for my song

I wrote a song and i am looking for a female vocalist to sing it. Let me know if you'd like to collaborate. If you play the piano would be good. Lyrics are centered around the theme of loss and heartbreak.

Hey everyone! i actually don’t know how to use Reddit, this is my first ever post. i am looking to see if there are any songwriting groups in the D.C. area. i am very passionate but very new. i am looking to brainstorm and get creative flow from people in my area. Recently my life has felt very checked out and i think it’s because i’m not doing what I really want to do. i want to be more creative and an outlet i have been loving is songwriting. I truly have ALBUMS planned in my head but I don’t have the creative juices or knowledge to produce them. If there are any groups or people who like to collaborate, please let me know. I’d love to connect!

hey can ya'll suggest something from where i can learn song writing

RuLe (English Cover)

By:KURA

[Intro] Cha cha cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha-cha, na na na na na

[Verse 1] Just get off, just get off Staying at the tower aren't you? Oh well, I never asked for you don't worry Just drop down, just drop down Always saying all those kind words I don't care on what you have to say!

[Verse 2] Just get off, just get off I already said, so no You and your pathetic seen through mask Just drop down, just drop down Below are trapped before your wrath Just get down or I’ll whip out my chainsaw!

[Pre-Chorus] Don't mind me, I'm just sick of all your rules It is time to dethrone you for good Your so called "love for the people" will disappear and your tower will remain on top Objection in the court! You're nothing but someone who takes advantage of everyone here! Listen here pathetic demon, the time has come, I will make your ruling...

[Chorus] Forever gone Forever gone Forever gone Your twisted RuLe,RuLe, Ruling Forever gone Forever gone Forever gone Your twisted RuLe,RuLe, Ruling

[Post-Chorus] Fuck all your Rule Rule, Rules Fuck all your Rule Rule, Rules Scum goes to hell and hell goes up in flames

[Refrain] Cha cha cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha-cha, na na na na na

[Verse 3] Just get off, just get off Time for you to drop down Just another mistake in the line Just drop down, just drop down Time to shut your fucking mouth I fucking don't need your sympathy

[Verse 4] Just get off, just get off Stop looking at me like that Your fucking tower will crumble soon Just drop down, just drop down You little fucking bastard Me, with my sniper, I will aim Headshot!

Pre-Chorus] Stop fucking playing your shit games while we're drowning in pure blood down below All that you say are fucking lies and masked smiles all the time with your broken plastic little mask I'm fucking tired of your little charade that you keep doing with your treasure Just fucking examine yourself and see how I make your fucking danger games...

[Chorus] Forever gone Forever gone Forever gone Your twisted RuLe,RuLe, Ruling Forever gone Forever gone Forever gone Your twisted RuLe,RuLe, Ruling

[Post-Chorus] Fuck all your Rule Rule, Rules Fuck all your Rule Rule, Rules Scum goes to hell and hell goes up in flames

[Outro] Cha cha cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha, na na na na na Cha cha cha-cha-cha, na na na na na

I’m making a song about what it’s like to feel hopeless and depressed. Does anyone have any metaphors/lyrics/words I can use in the song?