A really good read is "Tunesmith" by the great Jimmy Webb.

I've read this several times. The chapter where he lets us follow his thoughts working out
the lyrics to "Wild Child" show how much care and rewriting go into a well crafted lyric.

I have great admiration for lyrics that paint pictures rather than state the obvious.

Bernie Taupin"s... "you lived your life like a candle in the wind".
Billy Joel"s...."as the smile ran away from his face".

The list is endless but well writing lyrics stay with you forever.

Keep writing and never give up on your dreams!


yjoh

[i]Music...a joy for life.