I 99 times out of 100 write the music first or at least the first verse (chord wise) and
then plug in my mic and let whatever the hell kinda crap is floating around in my head
come out, melody-wise and word-wise. Play around with the melody and the syncopation
until if find something I think is cool and fits the music well. Usually there will be one line
of the words that jump out of my mouth that I home in on and then usually I can build
I relevant story or theme around it.
They key is not to worry if people will find them clever, or sincere, or meaningful or whatever.
They are your lyrics, flowing out of your brain, and somewhere in your mind, mean something to you.
That's about as honest and sincere and meaningful as you can get.
Sometimes the lyric isn't even the hook and so is less relevant anyway I find.
There is a song I listen to called "Running with the Mothmen" by Lighterthief. You should look it up
on youtube. The video is insanely brilliant. The music is great. The vocals are great and I have no
idea what this song is about haha.
Some people will love them and some people will think they are garbage. It doesn't matter because the ones
that do will get it. Get you