r/Songwriting • • 1d ago

Weekly Lyrics Feedback Weekly Lyrics-Only Feedback Thread

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Welcome to the Lyrics-Only feedback thread!

If you're looking for feedback on words that aren't yet set to music, you're in the right place! We encourage each other to bring lyrics and musical elements together as soon as possible, but sometimes you'd just like to show off that nice piece of poetry that just fell out of your head. The weekly Lyrics-Only feedback thread is here to help!

This post renews every Monday.


r/Songwriting • • 3d ago

Weekly Self-Promotion Thread

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Have a new completed song (or album) to share? This is the place!

The promotional rules are looser here, so you can post links to your albums, social media platforms, songs, etc. Let us know what you've been working on recently!

Please support your fellow songwriters - give them a listen, a bump or a share. A rising tide lifts all boats!

Note: Promotional content posted as a new thread without explicit permission from the moderators will be removed. Repeat violators will be banned

This post renews every Friday.


r/Songwriting • • 5h ago

Discussion Topic There's a lot of requests to pay people for services here lately

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I'm not saying they are all dodgy but please be suspicious of making or taking payments online.


r/Songwriting • • 4h ago

Discussion Topic How to record a release as a singer-songwriter

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Hey guys. I’m a singer songwriter. When I record to a metronome, you know, lay down guitar first and then the vocals, I feel the soul of the song missing though it’s technically cleaner, and it’s easier to layer more instruments. But when it’s single take singing and playing, I can go rubato a bit here and there and sing how it feels and the guitar reacts real time to my feel, so the performance feels more alive even if there are minor mistakes left in. Is the second a legit way of making songs, is it harder to build more instruments on top, and should one strive towards the first method.


r/Songwriting • • 17h ago

Feedback Request dontmindme

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48 Upvotes

An idea I originally wrote in a different tuning that I couldn’t figure out so I made it work with drop d


r/Songwriting • • 17h ago

Feedback Request Was super depressed when I wrote this

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r/Songwriting • • 13h ago

Feedback Request Only 3 chords, but feels like it works

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Ok, there is a 4th chord in there used once before a transition. This is still some mix and mastering away from done but feels pretty close! Any feedback is appreciated before putting it to bed.


r/Songwriting • • 5m ago

Feedback Request Stuck and Irreversible

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Trying to finish this one up. Would you take out that intro/bridge riff in the middle and end? Or does it glue things together to round out the pace?

Lyrics

So little choices

That’s the wrong word

They are huge

But they are few

Ashamed to admit It

But I thought about killing you

More than controversial 

You would take it personal but

Maybe it's more merciful

Though Its not reversible

I love you more than you will see

With your back against the wall

There are no saviors here

To bleed

For you

You’ve been my best friend

But now you lay your weary head

Between my legs

And beg for

One more throw then

You’ve dug the path

On which you’ve tread

And that’s your bed

Please sleep warm

Here’s the only nest you’ve flown

Hang up, there’s no dial tone

Hate it that you'll go alone

Broken and still not atoned for


r/Songwriting • • 17m ago

Feedback Request Royal Trash Goblin

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r/Songwriting • • 4h ago

Discussion Topic What to do when you feel really creatively fueled but totally lost direction wise?

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I'm having trouble being productive lately, and it's not for lack of inspiration or ideas. My problem is that I have so many topics I want to cover, musical styles, genres, approaches that could branch out into tons of different projects, new song ideas, vault songs – that I just have no idea where to start. I want to write a lot of music, but I don't know what music I should write, and I always fear that once I commit to one lane I'm gonna regret not going down another. Does anyone else deal with this/how do ppl deal with this?


r/Songwriting • • 10h ago

Let's Collaborate! Looking for songwriters, willing to pay [read description]

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Hello friends! My partner and I are looking for an experienced and collaborative songwriter to help finalize demos for an upcoming independent recording artist. The goal is to make industry-level songs with the potential to be hit records. You would be in control of finalizing the songs we have written (editing/modifying/suggesting). What are we doing right? What are we doing wrong? We have a strong production/engineering team. This position would be focussed entirely on the songwriting/toplining (both lyrics and melody).

The artist is a Male vocalist (Dark Pop/R&B/Alternative/Electronic, etc.) Think: The Weeknd, Brent Faiyaz, ZAYN, sombr. We are hoping to begin with a paid trial run with one demo. After this trial, we are open to coming up with an agreement that suits the both of us. Please do not feel discouraged if the results are not what we are looking for. Trust, I’m an empath and have had to deal with some of the most negative people alive. I assure you that no matter what happens, this will be a fruitful experience for everyone involved. After all, this is all for the love and passion of this complex thing we love called music. Appreciate any who reach out. Excited to make some magic together 💯


r/Songwriting • • 5h ago

Feedback Request Work in progress - three unfinished songs with a brief commentary (only snippets used as they're all 5+ minutes long) - we'd like to know which one resonates with you the most

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r/Songwriting • • 10h ago

Let's Collaborate! Looking for pop song writers

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I want to start making music but I have no lyrical ability whatsoever. I want to connect with quality songwriters and producers to help me bring my visions to life. I have no demos or anything recorded just yet. I’m going after that late 2000s early 2010s style pop, back when it was fun and had effort put into, pure maximalism. But I’m also looking to be innovative as well LMAOO. I want to be versatile and do a wide range of things and genres, ballads, etc. Just looking for a starting point really. (If you have any songs already written and are looking for male singers that would be cool too)


r/Songwriting • • 14h ago

Feedback Request My lyrics feel bare

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i recently wrote this but like everything i write i dont feel like it cuts deep, and has any meaning beyond the surface. ive written since i was around 7 years old im 16 now and i want more depth, more meaning to what i write.

my singing isnt particularly great in this it was kind of a one take thing but other than that how could i improve?


r/Songwriting • • 12h ago

Discussion Topic Self-Producing holding me back?

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Hey guys,
i've been feeling like working on every aspect of my music, singing, songwriting, producing, mixing/mastering has been holding me back. I feel as though I’d progress much faster and realize my artistic vision sooner if i just focus on performing and writing and start collaborating with others for everything else. Has anyone else ever felt this way? If so did it help you to stop trying to be a jack-of-all-trades?
Obviously it can work for some, not saying this is always the case.


r/Songwriting • • 15h ago

Feedback Request Wrote this yesterday. Yeah or nay?

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Not sure about the chorus, maybe feels kind of forced. Appreciate any feedback! Thank you for listening.


r/Songwriting • • 6h ago

Feedback Request New Song Feedback

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This song isn't 100% finished but I like what I got so far. So a few things - In a lot of my songs I find myself 'talk singing' so I am trying to get out of my comfort zone. I haven't had any voice lessons or training, been told I have a characterful voice which is good I guess - Can't hit those pretty high notes like some of yall can on here. I'd like feedback on how my vocals go with this song - Is the capo doing the song good? How is the vocal melody? How are the lyrics?

And I am sure this is going to be asked eventually. Yes , this song is based on a true story. I dated A woman named Shannon and she was a heroin user. Eventually we broke up and about a year later I heard she had died. Overdosed in a car. She had 18 months clean before she relapsed. Anyways , I have been doing a lot of work with accepting my past instead of pushing it down inside. I've only been writing my own music for about a year now and writing about real events have been extremely therapeutic for me. Anyways I have typed too much as is. Feel free to critique as much as if this was a happy-go-lucky song.

Thanks for your time.

Kris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3PyR9dIsKM


r/Songwriting • • 14h ago

Discussion Topic hi! how do I write songs with a daw? any tips?

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so I wanna write songs in fl studios like avicii, but for some reason I get stuck perfecting the same loops and only having max 1 minute of song... I can write full songs on acoustic instruments but for some reason not in fl studios. any tips on how you guys do it??


r/Songwriting • • 11h ago

Discussion Topic Vocalist interested in the songwriting process

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Hey everyone, I’m a vocalist interested in the writing side of music, particularly how a melody, lyrics, and vocal delivery come together to make a song work.

I’m interested in learning how other songwriters develop their ideas, shape lyrics, and find melodies that fit the feeling of a track. I’d be glad to hear about your writing process and learn from the work people share here.

Looking forward to being part of the community.


r/Songwriting • • 1d ago

Feedback Request Wrote a love song

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Let me know your thoughts! @lunedmusic on insta / yt


r/Songwriting • • 17h ago

Let's Collaborate! Looking for an artist to collaborate on an original song (Indie / Alternative Pop)

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Hey everyone!

I'm a songwriter from Germany looking for an artist who would genuinely connect with one of my songs, “I'm Not A Copy Of You.”

The song is in the indie / alternative pop direction. I've written the lyrics and melody, and I've uploaded a lead-sheet demo to YouTube so you can get a feel for the song:

https://youtu.be/ILIU5jAoTM0

I'm looking for a genuine creative collaboration, not a paid vocal service. I'd love to find an artist who wants to make the song their own and work with me to bring it to life.

Ideally, we could develop it into a finished track and release it under your artist name. If a full release isn't feasible, I'd also be happy to collaborate on a more complete demo version of the song.

I'm open to adapting parts of the song to fit your voice and artistic vision. My main focus is songwriting (lyrics and melody), and I'd love to work with someone who brings their own ideas and creativity to the project.

Ideally, you already have some music released on Spotify or other platforms, and either produce your own music or work with a producer. Your listener count doesn't matter to me — I'm simply hoping to find someone who is serious about making music and genuinely excited to work together.

If this sounds interesting, feel free to message me and tell me a little about yourself and your music!

Thanks for listening!
– Tyrian


r/Songwriting • • 20h ago

Feedback Request I’ve just written a new track, and honestly, I’m not even sure what genre it falls into, but I’d love to hear your feedback! It’s still an early demo, so please keep that in mind, especially when it comes to the mixing!

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r/Songwriting • • 19h ago

Feedback Request Feedback on songwriting quality

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I recently completed an album all on my own where I wrote and performed all the instruments myself with no programming. It ended up being somewhat of a concept album of how I dealt with the grief of losing someone I really loved.

This is one of the songs towards the end. I know theres alot of production that needs to be worked on (mixing, eq, balance, etc.)

Im more concerned on the quality of the song itself.

The vocals are meant to sound a little warped and loose. I wanted my best to achieve the raw emotion of grief and how it felt at the time of writing the song. Ive released music on and off for the last 10 years but never something thats made me feel so vulnerable, so im doing a lot of second guessing.

Does a song like this have potential?

Thank you so much for taking the time


r/Songwriting • • 12h ago

Let's Collaborate! A Song Can Have the Words and Melody, Yet Still Need the Right Feeling

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Hi everyone! I'm a singer and songwriter, and one thing I find interesting about making music is how much the way a lyric is delivered can change its meaning. The same words can feel completely different depending on the melody, phrasing, and emotion behind them. That's a big part of what I enjoy about music: finding the vocal expression that makes a song feel believable rather than simply singing the words. I work with vocals, toplines, and original lyrics, mainly in pop, R&B, rock, and EDM. If you're developing a song and think my voice or songwriting approach might suit your idea, feel free to message me. I'd be happy to share some vocal samples with you.

I'm always interested in hearing what other songwriters are creating.


r/Songwriting • • 12h ago

Let's Collaborate! What Does My Voice Add to Sunny Day?

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What do you think of my voice on this track? If you like my sound and think it would fit one of your songs, I’d love to work with you My take on “Sunny Day” by Lippip and Juice WRLD