Quote (rustyo486 @ Mon, Aug 3 2009, 12:42am)
I would agree, since this is how I wrote songs for my older bands and what not, but being away from writing for a couple years, and trying to get back at it, this method just isn't working.
I'm looking for unconventional ways some people might do it. Something I haven't tried yet, as I've tried pretty much most conventional ways, and I'm striking out.
idk i mean i don't really write anymore either, but whenever i was in a slump i would just sit there and listen to songs and their lyrics for like days and days. don't read a book, don't read too many articles, just get into that poetic/lyrical mindset and then when you just take a stroll down somewhere -- you'll start thinking about whatever you're seeing or feeling in poetic terms. Read poetry if you want to, but just make sure its not conventional spoken or written language. Its worked for me before, and if it doesn't completely write the entire song for you, you'll get a head start at least.