2. PLOT OR STORY. Beginning, middle, end. Grow out of the characters actions, decisions. When the characters do something, they become interesting and you want to know what they are going to do next. Start your lyric from the moment of decision. Basic, Simple, Direct, Clear.
3. CONFLICT OR DRAMATIC TENSION. Grows out of the plot. Something has to happen. A decision has to be made.
4. SETTING. Colourful and well defined, or neutral and understood. Use "buzz words" (ie. "Neon lights" brings to mind night time, bars, etc.) Where are your characters.
5. RESOLUTION OR END. Should be satisfying and a natural result of their actions. Should be happy with the ending.
6. RANDOM THOUGHTS: Why do you listen to music? Why do you put on a record? To ponder heavy lyrics or listen to a lecture? To relax and enjoy? To alleviate boredom?
7. VERSE ONE. Introduce the story, the characters and the conflict. What is the song about? What is happening? What's the problem?
8. VERSE TWO. Flesh out the story. The story must move forward. Should not introduce any sub-plots. One idea for one song. No new characters. Should have new information about the plot, story and the characters.
9. VERSE THREE. Resolve the conflict, tie the story up and end it.
10. CHORUS. Sums up the story. Is the "moral of the
story". The bottom line. The main idea. The theme.
Writing the chorus first helps to clarify who the story is about and what
the story is about.
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