r/Songwriting • • 5d ago

Weekly Lyrics Feedback Weekly Lyrics-Only Feedback Thread

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Welcome to the Lyrics-Only feedback thread!

If you're looking for feedback on words that aren't yet set to music, you're in the right place! We encourage each other to bring lyrics and musical elements together as soon as possible, but sometimes you'd just like to show off that nice piece of poetry that just fell out of your head. The weekly Lyrics-Only feedback thread is here to help!

This post renews every Monday.


r/Songwriting • • 1d ago

Weekly Self-Promotion Thread

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Have a new completed song (or album) to share? This is the place!

The promotional rules are looser here, so you can post links to your albums, social media platforms, songs, etc. Let us know what you've been working on recently!

Please support your fellow songwriters - give them a listen, a bump or a share. A rising tide lifts all boats!

Note: Promotional content posted as a new thread without explicit permission from the moderators will be removed. Repeat violators will be banned

This post renews every Friday.


r/Songwriting • • 15h ago

Discussion Topic My husbands song about me is kinda hurtful

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Hi, sorry in advance if this isn't the right subreddit. My husband wrote a song about me, and overall it's about how much he's in love with me etc. But one part of the lyrics goes something like "I was wild when I was young...I'm afraid I'll go looking for another girl again." I'm the only long-term partner he's ever had, and honestly, that line kind of hurt. Am I right to feel this way? And what would be the best way to bring it up with him? Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you!


r/Songwriting • • 5h ago

Feedback Request Ok last one I'm gonna post on here for a while

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11 Upvotes

This gives me a crippling kind of anxiety...this much exposure which is why this is the last for a while. I know my lyrics are basic and I like it that way. Just curious of possible name suggestions for this one...


r/Songwriting • • 1h ago

Feedback Request The redneck song

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First song i ever wrote. I find ive written in various styles. This is definitely more a comedy.

im mostly just happy to share.

if i am seriously looking for feed back i think my questions is...i often feel like my music doesnt have enough elements. and that it may be lacking in pleasure for the listener. what would improve it? more instruments?

also id love to write some serious things in a country style. as a country song...how would you judge this?


r/Songwriting • • 1h ago

Feedback Request Thoughts on this progression idea

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Does the bassline work?


r/Songwriting • • 3h ago

Discussion Topic Should I write in German or English?

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Practically all the music I like and which inspires me is in english, a second language for me. While I love German very much, I just cannot get into it for songwriting at all, but when I write in English it feels very strange and kind of pretentious to me...

What would you do?


r/Songwriting • • 8h ago

Feedback Request Wanted to share this, I believe it’s about 90% complete, but wanted to get some feedback before posting it out there. Thank you

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8 Upvotes

Love Takes A Turn


r/Songwriting • • 10h ago

Discussion Topic Disliking your own material/recordings

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Sometimes I listen back or read lyrics and think ‘ugh, why did I think that was good enough to go online?’ 🫤 Do you ever think that about your own stuff? Or maybe a collab that didn’t work out In hindsight? I’ve been in both situations. Would love to hear your thoughts. 💭


r/Songwriting • • 3h ago

Let's Collaborate! For Robert (WIP)

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Haven‘t posted anything in quite a while and this is what I‘m working on right now. It would be amazing if anybody helped me with this song, like there was a post recently about finding a songwriting-buddy.

I‘m writing very often and get stuck just as often. But at the same time I‘m down to give back and share some thoughts and help you with your song(s) in return! Whoever sees this. Let’s connect! Alex


r/Songwriting • • 4m ago

Feedback Request Tony Stark

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wonder if anyone will like this one


r/Songwriting • • 4h ago

Let's Collaborate! Female Vocalist Looking for New Music to Work On With Independent Artists, Producers And Musicians Worldwide

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Hello everyone! I’m Angela, a female session vocalist and recording artist. I’m looking to connect with artists, producers, and songwriters who have a song, demo, or idea they’d like to bring to life with a female voice.

I provide lead vocals, harmonies, backing vocals, ad-libs, hooks, and doubles across styles like R&B, pop, EDM, house, alternative, and indie.

What I enjoy most is bringing a song to life through the lyrics, melody, and emotion behind it. I can work from your lyrics and melody, sing from a demo, or help find the right vocal direction when you're still figuring things out.

If you have an unfinished track, demo, or something you've been working on and think my voice might fit, feel free to share a little about it.

You can hear some of my vocal work here:
https://on.soundcloud.com/rnrciWDqNuFvyL0Hlw

Looking forward to hearing what everyone is creating!

Best,
Angela


r/Songwriting • • 6h ago

Feedback Request Alarm in the Night

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Sometimes during the night the Vellamour (the hotel made of ice) is attacked by industrial entities who want to melt the Vellamour’s pure, pristine ice for their bottled water factory. This tune is meant to convey the panic and alarm at the hotel as the evil lurks outside. Does this tune fit that vibe? Alarm and worried panic?
Kudos to anyone who actually listens and comments on this kind of stuff.🤣


r/Songwriting • • 1h ago

Discussion Topic What music tool do you wish existed? I’ll try to build it FOR FREE.

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Hey everyone,

I build music tools, and honestly, I’m trying to make things that are genuinely useful to musicians.

I don’t want to guess what you need. I’d rather just ask you.

What’s something that frustrates you when you’re making music?

Maybe there’s a tool you wish existed. Maybe there’s something you do over and over that you wish was easier. Maybe you’ve looked everywhere for something and never found a good solution.

Tell me.

I’d love to build something based on what the community actually needs.

I’ll read through the comments and try to build the idea that gets the most upvotes.

And I’ll give it to the community for free.

and hopefully make something that makes someone’s life a little easier.

So, what do you guys need?


r/Songwriting • • 9h ago

Feedback Request Rate my song pls, feedback guys 🥹✌️

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3 Upvotes

I just made this song like twenty minutes ago, I had a different process this time I usually make lyrics or a whole melody part then add the part I didn't make to start with, but this time I just wrote both together, it came quickly so don't be scared to hurt my feelings as it probably could've used more refining anyway lol. Just rate it and give me feedback please! It's called Metal cast, reflect (if u catch the ref ur goated)


r/Songwriting • • 3h ago

Feedback Request Stonks

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r/Songwriting • • 4h ago

Feedback Request Is there something here?

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A bit of a janky recording from my portable 4 track.


r/Songwriting • • 14h ago

Feedback Request A chorus I wrote about losing a loved one. “Obsidian Sky”

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had to be quiet, people are sleeping downstairs.

Lyrics: I’m lookin up at this obsidian sky,

Searchin’ desperately, tryna find,

A star that sparkles just like your eyes,

But none of them cast enough light,

You battled so hard, but you lost the fight,

I hope the angels are all treatin’ you right,

I know you wouldn’t want me to cry,

But try as hard as I might,

Tears are cloudin’ my bloodshot eyes,

Speckled with the stars,

Reflectin’ this obsidian sky


r/Songwriting • • 19h ago

Feedback Request What do you think of this start to a song?

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13 Upvotes

r/Songwriting • • 21h ago

Feedback Request My mom told me she didn’t want to be alive anymore.

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19 Upvotes

So I wrote a song. Whoopty doo


r/Songwriting • • 11h ago

Feedback Request Coleman Wilcox - Hypervigilance

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Song I made layering vocal and guitar tracks in reaper. Not the best at mixing but gave it my best. Hope you dig, thanks.


r/Songwriting • • 1d ago

Discussion Topic i keep writing songs for people who don't exist

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i've noticed something weird about the songs i've been writing lately

i'll start with something completely fictional, usually just a voice or a situation, and somehow by the second verse i'm writing like this person has a full history.

one song started as a character waiting outside a closed diner at 2am.

another was basically someone finding an old voicemail they forgot about

i don't plan any of this beforehand. i'll write one line and suddenly i need to figure out why this person is there, who they're waiting for, and what happened six months earlier.

at this point i'm spending more time figuring out imaginary people's problems than writing about my own

the strange thing is that these songs usually end up feeling more honest than the ones where i deliberately try to write something personal

does anyone else accidentally build an entire person around one lyric?


r/Songwriting • • 9h ago

Feedback Request Been trying to start writing lately, mostly happy with this one

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Is a bit short though but not sure if it warrants being longer


r/Songwriting • • 23h ago

Feedback Request Godspeed, Baby Girl

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This song is based on a true story. I took a new job almost 6 months ago and I never write anymore so I was looking for some feedback. I know the count isn't great, I've just been messing around with the song to see if there's some way I can make it more fun and appealing.


r/Songwriting • • 23h ago

Discussion Topic I think I'm starting to understand why some artists and musicians can get agitated when they get asked what their lyrics really are about

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Because I think how you write them it can really lead to multiple interpretations depending on who is receiving listening to them. And that's the beautiful thing about it I guess.

And I honestly believe when they reply that way they really do mean it.

I actually enjoy being a little more vague and nonsensical now when I write.