Serious question, no inappropriate comments please! Could y'all give me a few song writing prompts? I keep writing about the same old crud over and over.

1. Pick up the nearest book, turn to a random page, read the first paragraph and write a song about what you find there.

2. Put yourself in the position of a dog who can’t find his way home – write a song from his perspective. Don’t mention that you’re a dog.

3. Write a song about the possible need to experience true sadness in order to appreciate real joy.

4. Write a Birthday song. A brand new birthday song that we can all replace the classic with.

5. Write a song about someone you love, without using the word love.

6. Think of a time when you felt terrified – try to write a song that would calm someone who was feeling that same way.

7. Imagine you’ve reached a point in your life where you’re homeless, stuck in a foreign town, you don’t speak the language or know anyone, and you have no possessions. Write a song that details that experience.

8. Write a song that summarizes or references a bunch of your personal favorite songs.

9. Look around the room for something that comforts you – write a song purely about that thing.

10. Write a song about a topic of expertise you have – whatever the subject, just roll with it.

Explanation:

I love songwriting myself and also use some of these. Hope this fixes your dry streak :)

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