-Writing Sequence-
A song is a poem, this means it is divided into stanzas (1) Of course they have different names, but they are ALL stanzas
A song has 2 parts that are needed, and one part that is optional
The first needed part is the verse (2)
The second needed part is the chorus (3)
The part that is optional is called the hook (4)
Your lyrics do not have to rhyme, they can but they do not have to
Use 1-4 syllable words, they're easier to sing/rap
The order of a song is Verse-Hook(if you choose to use one)-Chorus
1-Stanza, a poem is divided into parts, called a stanza
2-Verse, i.e- Theres a place off Ocean Avenue where I used to sit and talk with you we were both 16 and it felt so right Sleepin all day stayin up all night Stayin up all night... Ocean Avenue-Yellowcard
3-Chorus, i.e- ...These are my confessions Just when I thought I said all I could say My chick on the side says she got one on the way These are my confessions Man I'm thrown and I don't know what to do I guess I gotta give you part two of my confessions If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all Damn near cried when I got that phone call I'm so throwed I don't know what to do but to give you part two of my confessions... Confessions Pt. 2-Usher
4-Hook, i.e- ...Fall, with you I fall so fast I can hardly catch my breath I hope it lasts... Pieces of Me-Ashlee Simpson
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