Lyric Lab Inspiration: Song Structure

Write a song using one of these frameworks. You can use this along with any other tool in the Lyric Lab for creating original lyrics.

• Write a song with a non-traditional verse-chorus-bridge structure, using unique sections or patterns.
• Write lyrics by copying the structure of another song.
• Create a song that starts with the chorus and develop the verses around it.
• Experiment with a song that has multiple bridges or pre-choruses instead of a traditional chorus.
• Write a song that incorporates a spoken word section or interlude within the structure.
• Explore a song that alternates between different time signatures or rhythmic patterns in each section.
• Write a song that has a circular structure, returning to the beginning or a specific section throughout. This could be a refrain.
• Explore a song that incorporates instrumental breaks or solos as structural elements. Leave space for these in your lyrics and write placeholder text like “instrumental here” or “brutal shred metal guitar solo here”.
• Create a song that uses unconventional songwriting techniques like backwards lyrics or reversed sections.
• Experiment with a song that has an unpredictable or asymmetrical structure, breaking away from traditional expectations.
• Write a song that features a call-and-response structure between different vocal parts or instruments.
• Explore a song with a modular structure, allowing sections to be rearranged or repeated in different orders.
• Create a song that evolves and transforms throughout its duration, gradually shifting in mood or intensity.
• Experiment with a song that has a “verse-chorus-verse” structure, omitting the bridge entirely.
• Write a song that features an instrumental introduction or outro that sets the mood or theme.
• Explore a song with a narrative structure, using different sections to tell a story or depict different scenes.
• Create a song with a minimalistic structure, focusing on repetition and subtle variations within each section.
• Experiment with a song that has an unconventional length, deviating from the typical three to four-minute duration.
• Write a song that breaks the traditional structure entirely, embracing free-form or experimental songwriting approaches.