Choose a theme or emotion
Decide the song’s message
Pick a perspective
Create a strong title
Write a hook or chorus first
Build verses around the hook
Use simple, clear language
Add vivid imagery
Include rhyme and rhythm
Keep lines singable
Vary line length for flow
Use repetition for emphasis
Show, don’t just tell
Make the lyrics personal or relatable
Edit for clarity and impact
Read the lyrics aloud
Revise until it feels natural