i can't think of lyrics

i find i can write a melody and watever but i can never seem to write good lyrics, i work out like a line or two but then usually discard them cos i think they are cr#p.

how do you guys make lyrics, or get inspiration or watever. i seem to only be able to come out with crapy love songs, and thats boarin.

any help will be apreciated

Have you tried object writing? If not, do a search and try it for a while.

i just describe thoughts that run through my head...and imagine things happening....while also describing details of an event happening...perhaps forexample like u imagine a ship out in the sea...perhaps u wud describe the breeze...the shining sun...the sound of splashing water and etc...

I keep a notebook with my most of the time. If I hear, see, or think of anything I find interesting I write it down. Later I'll look at it while I'm writing a song, it especially helps if you get stuck and can't think of another line. Also, don't be judgemental of your lyrics. Get some other people to hear them or look at them and see what they think.

I take the notebook route too. I have one and any time I think of something interesting I write it down. I have stuff in there I wrote down one or two years ago. With that song Always You, I found a verse I wrote at some point last year, and the rest just came to me. A good thing to do is, when your almost asleep, write down the incoherent random thought phrases that pop in your head. Pretty much, any time you think of something you think would be a good song line or idea for one, write it down and you can refine it later. The more you write stuff down the more natural it will become, so do it often.

thanxs guys

this is very helpfull

I just bought a notebook, so I could begin writing anything that comes to mind, especially now I'm in a emotional state of mind these things come real easy

Listen to a lot of different songs by different bands... and read the lyrics along with the songs. This will get you use to different patterns and syllable usage and such... also might give you some ideas and help you with different words. I also have a notebook.... well... about 7 notebooks... haha. 6 of which are full... front and backs of pages...

Get a good hold of metaphor and simile. Then use them.

you could try writing about an object. If George Strait can sing a song about a "Chair" and make it a number one hit. Writing about an object must be somewhat on the right track. I'm sure it's not a big help, but it's all i could come up with.

since playing guitar ive been in quite a few bands, almost all of which i have fronted or written the material. as far as writing lyrics, very rarely should it be forced to the point of having to hit your head against the wall for inspiration. however, it comes easier than others. being a creative writer or just a quirky one at that comes in handy alot of times. dont be afraid to be critical, but dont slam yourself if your songs dont have an awesome hook or the best content in the world. it comes with practice and alot of experimentation. however, i my biggest inspiration for writing is to walk through your day with an open eye to other people, and other people's points of views and day-to-day struggles. all your songs dont have to be exactly what you did today, or about your porker of a girlfriend you had when you where 15. think intellectually, and that doesnt mean just be sappy. some songs require it, others dont. my first bands where punk rock and roll bands, and ive got to say that most the lyrics where cliche, revolving around skating on people's porches and molesting kids or whatever. some genres are harder than others, but like i said, dont force it. nothing annoys people more than musicians who have the talent to play a genre of music but are far from looking/making the part. cough*whiteguitarnerdspeopleplayingfunk*cough

try writting in a journal. it helps just writting what comes out or what your thinking about i think because it gets you started and then you can think of a poem eventually. i try to write at least once a day and if i cant write a poem i write in a journal.