Object Writing: Songwriting Exercise
An object writing exercise is one of the easiest ways to keep song ideas flowing and…
Adele ‘Chasing Pavements’
A recent comment on the blog got me thinking. The comment was downplaying the songwriter’s lyrics,…
What Is A Simile?
A simile is a type of “figurative language” used in creating imagery. Wait . . ….
Best Metaphor Song Ever
Not only is A Thousand Horses‘ debut single “Smoke” a great sounding song, but it is…
What Is A Metaphor?
A metaphor is a type of “figurative language” used in imagery. It’s best used to make…
Writing Lyrics: Allusion Exercise
Find the Allusions Around You One of the best ways to pull a new technique or…
6 Allusion Examples
While it’s one thing to know what an allusion is, applying it to your songwriting is…
What Is Allusion?
You probably see or hear an allusion in use a couple of times a day, but…
5 Personification Examples
I thought I’d put together 5 personification examples to underscore just how powerful well-written personification songs…
Best Personification Song Ever
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “I Am A Town” is not only the most ambitious, but as a…