Okay, let’s write some song lyrics for a song called "Article." I’ll aim for something that could be interpreted in a few different ways, maybe about a news article, a legal article, or even a personal "article" of faith or belief.
Here are a few options, with slightly different vibes:
Option 1: (Melancholy, Acoustic)
(Verse 1)
Ink bleeds on the page, another headline screams
Another story told, another broken dream
Folded in my hand, this paper thin disguise
Hiding all the truth behind convenient lies
(Chorus)
Article, article, what do you say?
Another piece of fiction to brighten up the day?
Article, article, spun with such care
Leaving only emptiness hanging in the air
(Verse 2)
I used to read you close, believed in every word
Thought the printed promise was the gospel I had heard
Now the lines are blurred, the motives all unclear
Just another echo of the things I used to hold so dear
(Chorus)
Article, article, what do you say?
Another piece of fiction to brighten up the day?
Article, article, spun with such care
Leaving only emptiness hanging in the air
(Bridge)
Maybe I’m naive, maybe I’m too blind
To see the hidden currents that are twisting in my mind
But the weight of all this knowing, it’s a heavy price to pay
For reading every article that comes my way
(Chorus)
Article, article, what do you say?
Another piece of fiction to brighten up the day?
Article, article, spun with such care
Leaving only emptiness hanging in the air
(Outro)
Empty air…
Empty air…
The article remains…
But nothing’s quite the same…
Option 2: (More Upbeat, Indie Rock)
(Verse 1)
Clickbait headlines flashing, scrolling through the night
Another algorithm feeding me what feels just right
They say it’s information, a window to the world
But all I see are shadows, flags of anger unfurled
(Chorus)
Article, article, a digital decree
Shaping my opinion, controlling what I see
Article, article, a virus in the code
Planting seeds of doubt along this lonely road
(Verse 2)
I used to trust the sources, the names I recognized
But now the lines are fading, truth is compromised
Everyone’s a publisher, everyone’s got a voice
Drowning out the signal with a constant, buzzing noise
(Chorus)
Article, article, a digital decree
Shaping my opinion, controlling what I see
Article, article, a virus in the code
Planting seeds of doubt along this lonely road
(Bridge)
Gotta break the cycle, gotta find my own way out
Unplug from the matrix, silence all the doubt
There’s a world beyond the screen, a life I need to find
Leave the articles behind, and leave them all behind
(Chorus)
Article, article, a digital decree
Shaping my opinion, controlling what I see
Article, article, a virus in the code
Planting seeds of doubt along this lonely road
(Outro)
Unplug… Unwind…
Leave it all behind…
Yeah, leave it all behind…
Option 3: (Personal, Reflective – Could be about a relationship or belief system)
(Verse 1)
We built our lives on articles of faith,
Unspoken promises, whispered through the haze.
A foundation solid, or so it seemed to be,
But cracks appeared, for only I could see.
(Chorus)
Article by article, the structure starts to fall,
Each broken promise echoing through the hall.
Article by article, the truth begins to show,
A love built on assumptions, destined not to grow.
(Verse 2)
I clung to every word, every gesture, every sign,
Desperate to believe that everything was fine.
But the ink was fading, the paper wearing thin,
The article of love, where did it all begin?
(Chorus)
Article by article, the structure starts to fall,
Each broken promise echoing through the hall.
Article by article, the truth begins to show,
A love built on assumptions, destined not to grow.
(Bridge)
Is it better to rewrite, to tear it all apart,
And build a new foundation, with a brand new start?
Or let the ruins crumble, and walk away alone,
Leaving behind the articles, the seeds that we have sown?
(Chorus)
Article by article, the structure starts to fall,
Each broken promise echoing through the hall.
Article by article, the truth begins to show,
A love built on assumptions, destined not to grow.
(Outro)
Falling…
Falling…
Let the pieces go…
Let the truth now show…
Key Considerations When Writing Lyrics:
- Theme: What is the central message you want to convey?
- Imagery: Use vivid language to create pictures in the listener’s mind.
- Rhyme Scheme: Decide on a pattern (AABB, ABAB, etc.) or choose to write in free verse.
- Rhythm and Meter: Pay attention to the flow of the words and how they fit with the music. Read the lyrics aloud to check for natural rhythm.
- Chorus: The most memorable part of the song; it should encapsulate the main idea.
- Verse: Tells the story or develops the theme.
- Bridge: Offers a contrasting perspective or a turning point in the song.
- Outro: A concluding section that can summarize, fade out, or leave the listener with a final thought.
To make these lyrics even better, think about:
- Specific Details: Adding concrete details (e.g., a specific headline, a particular type of paper, a memory of a shared belief) can make the song more relatable and impactful.
- Emotional Nuance: Explore the emotions associated with the "article" – is it frustration, sadness, anger, hope?
- Musical Style: Consider the genre of music you envision for the song. This will influence the melody, rhythm, and overall feel of the lyrics.
I hope these options give you a good starting point! Let me know if you’d like me to refine any of these, or explore a different angle. Good luck with your songwriting!
