I'm working on a "through-composed" song. The melody is done. The song is short (it can be repeated, in whole or in part, to make it long enough for a "real" song), and it reads more like poetry than a song. The melody is mostly fixed, as I composed it to accompany a prayer, the words of which I did NOT write. I want to use the melody for a more general song so it can be used in more situations.
This is the first step...a new lyric. This lyric needs one more line at the end, which will be repeated three times. I've gotten this far, but now I'm stuck, so if anyone has ideas for a wrap-up line for the end, I'd love to read them. I've included a "da da da" line to indicate the rhythm I need to match. I'm interested in both general ideas and in ideas already fully compatible with the rhythm.
I'm also interested in ideas for improvements on the lyric as it is written so far. As I mentioned, this is a through-composed song, so there is no division of verses, choruses, or bridges.
I am very grateful for all the help I get on the forum. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this! Once the words are complete, I'll make a recording so you can hear what it sounds like. I'm not 100% happy with the melodic ending yet, so I might need more input then....
Love Is Bright
Love is bright in the air
Inhale the perfume of its essence
And discover its great purpose
It can bind us together
And make us as one
Oh-oh, sisters and brothers,
We sing in harmony
Voices blended in unity.
Oh-oh-oh looooove.
We will never be lonely
We will be warmed by the heat of compassion
Our hearts enkindled with loooove.
DA da da DA da da DA daaa (x3)
Lyric copyright 2017 Vicki Morrison
