Anyone can lie in a song, but it comes out with more feeling, and emotion if you have lived it. Find what triggers you. There are just certain things, that will motivate you to pick up your guitar, or sit down at the piano, every time, without fail. Those are the sort of things you should write about. Even if your lyrics are vague. I've actually found for me, that vague lyrics help, as the listener can interpret them in any manner that they choose. This may not be true for some songwriters, but the main thing is, that you learn to love failure.
For instance, I've been working on this blog for at least a year, and have had less than 100 people even look at it. My goal when I started, was to make at least a little extra money per month with adsense ads, and needless to say, I have not quite excelled at this goal. I would love to say that my original plan is officially a huge failure. But I can't say that, and you know why? Because I still like to write. It's an ongoing project. I like to say that I am happily failing.
There is nothing wrong with failing, as long as you try something a little different every time. I've changed the format of this blog a million times, and even tried to advertise it in craigslist a few times. That made me about $2.00 in adsense, but there is so much more that I haven't tried.
This is the approach that I believe everyone should take. Trial and error. It's hard work, but it's the only way to accomplish your goals. As a songwriter, and someone who loves life, it may be a tough approach, but sometimes it's best to step outside of your comfort zone. Do something different every once in awhile, and you will surely be suprised at how much that you learn.
Songwriter of the day:
Glen Danzig!
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