how to write a song! (for beginners/noobs)

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  • @ceecue5367
    @ceecue5367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12577

    What sucks is when you keep thinking of melodies from songs that ALREADY EXIST!

    • @tilly-rosedeller4594
      @tilly-rosedeller4594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      Ikr :(

    • @itsonlyemari
      @itsonlyemari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +312

      I just keep coming up with guitar tracks but never lyrics. It's annoying

    • @unknowncrissie9371
      @unknowncrissie9371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Fr :(

    • @unknowncrissie9371
      @unknowncrissie9371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

      @@itsonlyemari see I can do the lyrics but I can't do the guitar lol

    • @itsonlyemari
      @itsonlyemari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      @@unknowncrissie9371 we should just work together

  • @st3458
    @st3458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4366

    I’m telling y’all make a pretend ep or album and just write a song everyday and pretend like ur a famous singer already and writing music will be so much easier and so much more fun or at least for me it is

    • @Sarah-uc1xf
      @Sarah-uc1xf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

      This would be so fun!! I'm definitely gonna try this oliva Rodrigo watch out 😉

    • @withluvsn
      @withluvsn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@Sarah-uc1xf wth I thought that too ahahaha

    • @isa-te4ps
      @isa-te4ps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      plus the pretend interviews at 2am

    • @cam6092
      @cam6092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I do this too lol it's definitely fun, and I have like three albums and one ep and pretend I'm famous

    • @prettyinpnk
      @prettyinpnk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      i do this all the time, and it really helps. it also helps to memorize your song because you will remember having fun writing it and also because you're pretending to be famous.

  • @bloopscorner6016
    @bloopscorner6016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6718

    catch me in a few years with a whole alubm i never produced

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +911

      YOO AN ALBUM? GO FOR IT!!!

    • @bloopscorner6016
      @bloopscorner6016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

      @@AnnieDang THXXX i'll update you lol

    • @anabella1167
      @anabella1167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      lol same

    • @netlook_gaming
      @netlook_gaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@AnnieDang hi big fan now

    • @ericablaire
      @ericablaire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      eyyy im writing an album too :)

  • @miliali9997
    @miliali9997 ปีที่แล้ว +2200

    1) Story/Vibe
    2) Chord progression
    3) Melody
    4) Lyrics (matching w melody)
    5) Structure
    Tips:
    • Poetries
    • Study fav songs by adding them to a playlist
    • journal (creative block)

    • @Kikosmm2
      @Kikosmm2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      195 likes but no comments..? LEMME FIX THAT

    • @shivaniverma894
      @shivaniverma894 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Awesome 👍

    • @miliali9997
      @miliali9997 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Kikosmm2 thank you so much! ^-^

    • @静鸣-w7r
      @静鸣-w7r 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes❤

    • @Lucile_the_Lunatic
      @Lucile_the_Lunatic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the summary!

  • @haii1120
    @haii1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2448

    Me: Tries to write a song. Is proud. Shows to parents. Turns out it was just a very popular song that I totally unintentionally copied. Am sad. Never writes again.

    • @wavefury2758
      @wavefury2758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      i’ve felt that bruh so annoying and i’ll tell others that somehow the singer steal the idea from my brain ─=≡Σ((( つ>-<)つ

    • @wysgit9829
      @wysgit9829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Sameee

    • @wysgit9829
      @wysgit9829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@wavefury2758 yeah it happened to me too lol

    • @martinaaira172
      @martinaaira172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      sa,eee

    • @briwitluv0555
      @briwitluv0555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@wavefury2758 same, there was this song that I thought of, turns out it became a famous song and I was like 😒

  • @scarlettr8184
    @scarlettr8184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5834

    “Take out your handy dandy instrument”
    * opens garage band *

    • @meetme_atbluediner
      @meetme_atbluediner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Haha same

    • @milkamiller1169
      @milkamiller1169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      in this application, you can slightly adjust the recording (reverb, volume) or just play the instruments?

    • @simjaeyun7439
      @simjaeyun7439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      IM JOINING THE BAND YASS

    • @kakarot.247
      @kakarot.247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@milkamiller1169 Oh, yep, forgot it's on iPhones, too.

    • @litsketchx
      @litsketchx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      LITERALLY WHAT IM DOING

  • @justarandomperson331
    @justarandomperson331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2113

    I make up little songs in my head all the time without even meaning to and they are actually quite good but then I forget them like a minute later but if I sit down and try to write a song my brain just goes blank. but I love music so hopefully one day I'll be able to write songs :)

    • @jitensmail2309
      @jitensmail2309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Chandana Thota hi army -_- I came here because I am tired of the haters 💜

    • @vivishii
      @vivishii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      i knoww right!!i just sing randomly and they are nice but woooshh after a min i forget it!

    • @thisannoyinggirlrightthere9359
      @thisannoyinggirlrightthere9359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So relatable, i happened me once where is find the melody really good so i ran immediately ran into my phone to record the melody on my phone lol, i think i hold something that doesn't sound like popular music imo lol

    • @thisannoyinggirlrightthere9359
      @thisannoyinggirlrightthere9359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Chandana Thota mic drop~

    • @vivishii
      @vivishii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Everywhere I go ,I find army's😂😂(Not complaining tho)

  • @itsmeellaclaire
    @itsmeellaclaire ปีที่แล้ว +2341

    I’m 13 years old and I’ve been writing songs since I was 8. I’ve always loved the art of music and lyrics. I’ve wanted to be a singer/songwriter for sooooo long! I’ve written over 20 songs, some about my life, some about made up point of views. Even though I’m really shy, and don’t really share my songs with anyone, I really hope my dream will come true someday. Idk if I’m comfortable with sharing one of my songs on here, but hopefully I’ll gain the courage I need soon. ❤️❤️

    • @tortilla203
      @tortilla203 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I believe in you!!!!!

    • @ItsEmmy69
      @ItsEmmy69 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Do it mate ! you're the best

    • @xisu-pu8hr
      @xisu-pu8hr ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I totally believe in you!! Dream Big!! And goodluck!

    • @sandra-mx6gm
      @sandra-mx6gm ปีที่แล้ว +21

      im sure you will do it, excellent baby!! go ahead and show us how you shinee!!!

    • @kinuko002
      @kinuko002 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I have the same prob like u too

  • @purplesky3743
    @purplesky3743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5317

    I'm not trying to be a song writer. I just want to able to write how I feel. I can't seem to put my feelings into words. I hope this helps me.

    • @solianahagos88
      @solianahagos88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      Although songwriting might work I'd suggest poetry for that, it really helps me with expressing feelings and there's also no such thing as a bad poem. Even two words on a paper can be a poem.

    • @lizmoon7
      @lizmoon7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Me too, it's so frustrating

    • @monicabaharova891
      @monicabaharova891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Good luck

    • @Lavie.Shalom
      @Lavie.Shalom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@aglvideography8663 hahahahahahaha

    • @meanmuggin0384
      @meanmuggin0384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same same

  • @KimiKusu007
    @KimiKusu007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1462

    I appreciate and love the effort put into editing, now let me start writing a song ~~

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      AA YAY!!! good luck with the writing!🧡

    • @anstry1494
      @anstry1494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same

  • @BenignusIsReal
    @BenignusIsReal ปีที่แล้ว +650

    for me, lyrics have always come easy to me, but i struggled a lot with the music/instrumental part of writing a song (mostly because I don't have the patience to learn to play an instrument..). But recently, i've started playing the guitar again, and I've already got a song going! you totally rock annie dang; thank you for helping everyone here along on their musical journeys :]

    • @D.Honey_Beau
      @D.Honey_Beau ปีที่แล้ว +5

      same

    • @halopearls
      @halopearls ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @Buyokk
      @Buyokk ปีที่แล้ว +9

      let's collab, I'll make a beat for you

    • @Cherry_-_
      @Cherry_-_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have a tip for you- get a piano or keyboard because on some pianos or keyboards for example you can hit a button that says “drums” and your piano well sound like drums.

    • @reduchimaki
      @reduchimaki ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol im a producer could help u out

  • @Lizzy.of.the.limberlost
    @Lizzy.of.the.limberlost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1573

    “You wanna write a song about your crush huh? 😏”
    Me using writing as a coping mechanism: 👁👄👁

    • @issey2752
      @issey2752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      relatable lol

    • @kyleewhipple8360
      @kyleewhipple8360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      that’s literally what i’m doing right now

    • @Lizzy.of.the.limberlost
      @Lizzy.of.the.limberlost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@kyleewhipple8360 bro Fr tho like-

    • @a.lexbeaulieu
      @a.lexbeaulieu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      S A M E

    • @spiderrZz
      @spiderrZz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      same i’m trying to make a vent song wow 💀🤚

  • @Valerie-Madrim
    @Valerie-Madrim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2305

    her: “maybe u wanna impress someone in ur class, maybe ur crush🥰”
    me: .... i wanna impress my parents-

    • @julesx666
      @julesx666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      EXACTLY

    • @writitripathy
      @writitripathy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Same same

    • @Ŧøxø-u8d
      @Ŧøxø-u8d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same bro👏

    • @harinako1513
      @harinako1513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      THIS

    • @matttheycanfly1610
      @matttheycanfly1610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same dude… same like I wanna be successful but also I couldn’t care less if I waste my life away working in a KFC

  • @azurey5067
    @azurey5067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    ...Its almost 11 and here I am making a lullaby so that if I go to an orphanage I have something to sing for the kids

    • @nemo6261
      @nemo6261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      :

    • @sleepdeprivedmortal
      @sleepdeprivedmortal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      That is insanely wholesome

    • @azurey5067
      @azurey5067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@sleepdeprivedmortal I wanna become an orphanage caregiver so yes

    • @sleepdeprivedmortal
      @sleepdeprivedmortal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@azurey5067 That is an amazing goal to work towards! I hooe you make it!

    • @azurey5067
      @azurey5067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@sleepdeprivedmortal Thank you :))

  • @easygolucky30OFFICIAL
    @easygolucky30OFFICIAL ปีที่แล้ว +346

    Never give up. Keep writing songs because it's going to fall together. Timing is everything..Speak from the heart and write the lyrics. Picture something and write it down. You have to paint your stories then write them and add melody.

    • @adhwanaimullahmohamadmurta6277
      @adhwanaimullahmohamadmurta6277 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      NEVER BACK DOWN, NEVER WHAT???

    • @easygolucky30OFFICIAL
      @easygolucky30OFFICIAL ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adhwanaimullahmohamadmurta6277 hahaha Keep Fighting for Love. 😄😘🤘❤

    • @keiraiame1238
      @keiraiame1238 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@adhwanaimullahmohamadmurta6277 NEVER GIVE UP (I WANTED TO COMMENT THAT...)

  • @Vip76093
    @Vip76093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7324

    here's the steps:
    - story / vibe
    - chord progression
    - melody
    - lyrics
    - structure
    hope this helps and happy song-writing y'all!

    • @favouritepheonix
      @favouritepheonix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      tyyyy

    • @anjalkumar5650
      @anjalkumar5650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Tbh lyrics should come before melody

    • @ceciliafreeburn7560
      @ceciliafreeburn7560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@anjalkumar5650 yeah it's easier to make a melody work with lyrics once you've figured out the rhymes and syllables and stuff

    • @tamaalikad
      @tamaalikad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@anjalkumar5650 no! As a singer/classical singer/song writer no melody is first just hum it first and then write the lyrics u can record the humming and then according to that write the song simple 😊

    • @human9381
      @human9381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks!

  • @woly1054
    @woly1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3978

    i want to write a song about squidward. and how much i love him
    edit: if you dont what which squidwadd im talkin about, you can check her older vids🥰

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +590

      HAHAH then please write about squidward

    • @jalibug
      @jalibug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +225

      i would gladly pay to see this squidward song at a concert

    • @woly1054
      @woly1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      @@jalibug i see you quite cultured

    • @jalibug
      @jalibug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@woly1054 as to you as well my fellow human :3

    • @woly1054
      @woly1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@jalibug are you my soulmate?

  • @your_bhidu_in_present_life
    @your_bhidu_in_present_life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2287

    1) Story/vibe ❤️
    2) Chord progression - an app for it 👍
    3) Melody - (Recorder) ✅
    4) Lyrics 😉
    5) Structure ⭐ - (Verse 1, pre- chorus, chorus, verse 2, pre- chorus, chorus, bridge, chorus 🌠.
    Tips by Annie babe 💞🤩:
    1) Read poetry 💘.
    2) To make a playlist and study the songs 💜.
    3) Journal : Ideas, feeling about the day 😁.
    Thanks a lot Annie 🐱💞....

    • @sumit4273
      @sumit4273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Tbh melody shouldn't be before the lyrics it seems way harder

    • @yeezymensah5996
      @yeezymensah5996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What’s the app ?

    • @joshua25k64
      @joshua25k64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I already started making songs on my channel

    • @itzcrackin
      @itzcrackin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I LOVE U.

    • @your_bhidu_in_present_life
      @your_bhidu_in_present_life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@itzcrackin Love you too

  • @Xthetic-Girl321
    @Xthetic-Girl321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    **Verse 1:**
    I see you laughing, your smile so bright,
    But in your eyes, I'm out of sight,
    I dream of you every night,
    But you don’t know, my silent fight.
    **Chorus:**
    One-sided love, it tears me apart,
    You're in my mind, but not in my heart,
    I wish you'd see, how much I care,
    But you don’t notice, you’re unaware.
    **Verse 2:**
    I hold my breath when you walk by,
    You’re the reason for every sigh,
    I hide my feelings, don’t ask why,
    I love you, but it’s just goodbye.
    **Chorus:**
    One-sided love, it tears me apart,
    You're in my mind, but not in my heart,
    I wish you'd see, how much I care,
    But you don’t notice, you’re unaware.
    **Bridge:**
    I'll smile for you, though it’s a lie,
    Hide my tears, won’t let you pry,
    In my heart, you’ll always stay,
    Even if you walk away.
    **Chorus:**
    One-sided love, it tears me apart,
    You're in my mind, but not in my heart,
    I wish you'd see, how much I care,
    But you don’t notice, you’re unaware.
    **Outro:**
    So here I am, alone and blue,
    Loving someone who never knew,
    One-sided love, a painful hue,
    Wishing one day, you'll see me too.

    • @aalok4325
      @aalok4325 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Damn Good

    • @waffledkai
      @waffledkai หลายเดือนก่อน

      Woah, I love that

    • @HBCArtNs
      @HBCArtNs หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh my god you wrote this???

    • @MayEReyes-rk4ec
      @MayEReyes-rk4ec 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      chatgpt ahh lyrics😭🙏

    • @Little_Runaway_1989
      @Little_Runaway_1989 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is actually really good!

  • @azurey5067
    @azurey5067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1252

    "Melodies are kinda hard"
    Me who hums literally anything that i can turn into a song:...Ok

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +240

      i was gonna leave the tutorial on how to make a melody out bc i thought everyone would already know how to make one but surprising enough, there’s so many people who struggle with it!

    • @axyspianostudio
      @axyspianostudio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@AnnieDang Pls do, one of my problems while writing music is not knowing what to do next, a few tips would probably help a lot, like my 3rd composition's intro is one of the best I've ever written, but it slowly turns boring as it progresses

    • @crybaby0333
      @crybaby0333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AnnieDang you should do something about Poetry! That would help XD!

    • @DhrithionVocals
      @DhrithionVocals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AnnieDang I struggle so much with original melodies... Like every melody I make is either shit or it aldready exists 😭😭👍

    • @reolisticjelim6857
      @reolisticjelim6857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Literlly me coming up with something and turn it into an original song in 1 second LMAO

  • @supershurinova
    @supershurinova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1509

    "You wannna impress someone in class"
    me: NAH IM JUST TRYNA BECOME A SMALL LESBIAN ARTIST ON SPOTIFY
    update: wow thanks for all the support! I don’t think I’ll be producing songs on Spotify just yet, but i have a song prepped and I will upload it on this channel :)
    update 2: I’m sorry to everyone who was waiting but I gave up 💀
    update 3: IM NOT DONE JUST YET!! I kept going. anyways Im with a group now, we’re haven’t finished any songs yet but there are some in the works rn! I will keep you guys updated!! I’m sure this will be a very long update list :D
    update 4: (I cringe everytime I look at the original comment and I’m praying nobody I know irl sees it) anyways we are almost done with our first song yay!! I’m just the vocalist btw bc I still suck at composing and lyrics 🔥 also I think nobody is actually coming back here to check anyways so I don’t even know why I update this so much 😭

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

      HAHAHAHA I LOVE THIS 💖😂 ALL THE POWER TO YOU I BELIEVEEEE

    • @cellestiial
      @cellestiial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      OMG I WANNA DO THIS SO BAD

    • @minyngii3986
      @minyngii3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      SAME

    • @nukar5193
      @nukar5193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sameeee

    • @Tuckers.Wolfears
      @Tuckers.Wolfears 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      best of luck to you! ^^

  • @oza9785
    @oza9785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    me, a person who can't even play the guitar and wants to write a song in a foreign language without even being fluent with it:
    why am I still watching..

  • @ReneeCarignan
    @ReneeCarignan ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I randomly typed "how to write a song" into TH-cam while feeling frustrated and creatively blocked, and came across your video. Thank you for making it, it has helped me to feel inspired (and laugh a little). I just became a subscriber!

  • @icemage7739
    @icemage7739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    me who doesnt sing and is really bad at instruments: hmm this is really entertaining

    • @gyuuniverse6089
      @gyuuniverse6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I mean, you can always make songs that don't have vocals. I listen to some bands that make music, without vocals - like just instruments. But if you're bad at instruments then let's suffer together

    • @VinceLevi
      @VinceLevi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. I really want to 🥲

    • @Harley_rblx
      @Harley_rblx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always sing lol

    • @slayfie5933
      @slayfie5933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same here, we can just become producers or smt

    • @CyberTitan-dy3gy
      @CyberTitan-dy3gy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use type beats of my favorite artists or genres and just write lyrics to them. I mean- I can't sing out loud, but my head is enough. Idk if u knew they existed, so I just wanted to tell u 😀

  • @MonikaMa6812
    @MonikaMa6812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1458

    At the cafeteria, we usually go
    You and I are playing Tac-Toe, ha
    I got the X and you got the O
    The rain ain’t gonna letting up
    As the conversations flow
    Neon lights, Iced Shaken Expresso
    They putted Taylor Swift song on
    the radio
    The melody connected to our soul
    Yeah, and we started sing along
    Honey, you are so dazzling
    I couldn’t bring myself to
    stop blushing, lookin’ at
    your face, smilin’ so gently
    Talking ‘bout childhood memories
    we used to do at the Moon half bay
    We hit it off and we’re having
    fun until she came by
    The way you turned around looking
    for her sight
    Black leather jacket and symmetrical
    eyes
    I hate to think that she’s your type
    She has no clue ‘bout what you like
    I’m always the one who stay by your side (stay by your side)
    She asked you to come
    over her Place tonight
    What a surprise, you couldn’t refuse
    she’s so special and she’s so fine
    Baby, What a sudden change of mind?
    You said you won’t leave me earlier
    But now you’re making me feel
    like a frog sitting alone
    awkwardly in a spot.
    How could you be so heartless
    You grabbed her waist right front of my face
    she got everything I wanted, yeah
    I hate the way I look so damn pathetic.
    You said, you wouldn’t date anyone
    But me.
    But now I kinda feel so blue
    guess, you know exactly how I feel
    about you, ah
    Don’t act like you have no clue
    But I couldn’t even complain
    ‘cause I already knew
    that you never been mine
    ( you never been mine)
    Note: I tried to manage to make it sounds like sth sweetness, jealousy, manipulation and sadness. One more thing, I captured the every small details into this song that’s why it made the lyrics got a little bit too long, because I wanted to make it look like a storytelling and to make sure that everyone who reading this could feel the tasted of the savour, I tried to put in it. Thanks for your precious investment and sorry for my shitty grammar.

    • @40shreyaroy89
      @40shreyaroy89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      Ok whY HAVEN'T PEOPLE REPLIED TO THIS, HONEY THIS IS AMAZING

    • @40shreyaroy89
      @40shreyaroy89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Inspired me to write🌻

    • @EmoCrochet
      @EmoCrochet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      This is amazing!

    • @barbabietola3660
      @barbabietola3660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      Not me trying to add a melody to this

    • @janas4115
      @janas4115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Please if u post it in ur channel singing the whole song then pleaseee TELL MEE

  • @sarahhaynes5122
    @sarahhaynes5122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +915

    I love how chill she is, it makes making a song seem way less intimidating!

    • @BreadGood_21
      @BreadGood_21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Help I wrote viva la vida again 💀

  • @heartovibess
    @heartovibess ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I guess I'll stop being overthinking and just go with the flow.

    • @Xaforn
      @Xaforn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Even if you’re overthinking write down everything that comes to mind. You can separate those ideas later

  • @calebaguilar2603
    @calebaguilar2603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +561

    her: you wanna impress someone in class
    Me: She's in a different country 😅

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      LDR’S BE LIKEEEE

    • @mjtrina3388
      @mjtrina3388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      it hurt's being "her" ;v;

    • @mayamoo291
      @mayamoo291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SAME PLS

    • @yin6314
      @yin6314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SAME FJGNB

    • @DhrithionVocals
      @DhrithionVocals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My crush is my best friend 😭👍👍

  • @amyscool
    @amyscool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    For me I can just write lyrics they just come out. Only thing is I can't come up with a tune/beat

    • @KobraKid12
      @KobraKid12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Listen my lyrics were so terrible before this I don’t even wanna say them lol

    • @NutpuffTheWolf
      @NutpuffTheWolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too- whenever I usually try it’s always a song that I know

    • @sonderlark
      @sonderlark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thats the opposite of me lol, usually i have trouble coming up with lyrics but the melody always comes easy to me for some reason

    • @Amaranthine56
      @Amaranthine56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too! I do play violin but I'm not in that level of composing so I have to usually hum something:(

    • @maryjohn7490
      @maryjohn7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sonderlark lmao same I was good with lyrics first thn I became bad at it

  • @t-davs
    @t-davs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    my problem is whenever I try to sing along when I'm playing guitar, my brain shuts off and suddenly it's like I've forgotten how to play the guitar lol

    • @sleepdeprivedmortal
      @sleepdeprivedmortal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I have the same lol. When I start singing or humming while playing guitar I just forget how to strum

    • @t-davs
      @t-davs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sleepdeprivedmortal its such a stupid thing lol

    • @percy3020
      @percy3020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Practice, it helps alot

    • @rajvansh25
      @rajvansh25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dude first just play a some random chords or any beat. Listen it for sometime and take a vibe...
      Then go write a song after writing a song you can cut some words or lines. Or you can increase words or lines...
      According to beat
      And think as easy you can relax get into the mood just do it... Be stubborn

    • @t-davs
      @t-davs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rajvansh25 i think i just need to train my brain by doing it over and over

  • @ianboyer2224
    @ianboyer2224 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    At 1:30 she said “There’s no right or wrong way to write a song,” which no joke inspired me to write a hole rap verse 😂
    There’s no right or wrong
    way to write a song
    man just play some notes
    on your favorite instrument,
    get into it,
    listen it
    might be straight garbage but at least now you’ve started.
    Make some chords,
    add a beat,
    get that bass,
    that’s the meat.
    Now repeat.
    Every time it’ll be
    better than the last.
    Take your time,
    don’t go fast,
    enjoy it man, it’s a blast!

  • @mrpika144
    @mrpika144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    When your so bored in quarantine to the point that I'm learning 2 languages, learning how to draw, calligraphy and writing a song.

    • @mrpika144
      @mrpika144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I want to start piano too😩✨

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I FEEL THIS HAHAHA

    • @hi-hc3ms
      @hi-hc3ms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mrpika144 i play piano :D yas

    • @panchikofan123
      @panchikofan123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PLS I LEARNT SPANISH, ITALIAN, KOREAN, ASL, PAINTING, AND NOW THIS MSMSNNDND

    • @1deathupondawn1
      @1deathupondawn1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lucky people...work steals most of my time. But nobody gonna pay my bills for me so i will try to one day write a song...about how work sucks but food doesnt lol

  • @lottielucy.s
    @lottielucy.s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2545

    *Times*
    1:41 story / vibe
    2:48 chord progression
    4:07 melody
    6:15 lyrics
    8:07 structure

    • @diwnwyy
      @diwnwyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      First

    • @HAHAHAHdontdoit....
      @HAHAHAHdontdoit.... 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @r0sebl0od ty

    • @quit83636
      @quit83636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ty

    • @Tymoxx25
      @Tymoxx25 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

    • @abigail2647
      @abigail2647 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Let's write songs together.... Anyone interested?
      Or atleast we can share our recodings and thoughts

  • @zarification2775
    @zarification2775 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    As a 14-year-old who has been writing songs since i was in 2nd grade, this motivates me alot, dont have the courage to actually perform or sing or share the songs but i'll get there eventually

    • @Girl-deluded
      @Girl-deluded 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm also 14 but I'm better at singing than on writting songs hahah

    • @Aurelineglamour
      @Aurelineglamour 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same 😅 that's why i came on this video...can we be friends? ​@@Girl-deluded

    • @Hkstyle_
      @Hkstyle_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm also 14,i can sing well but can't write... Just want one prsn to write songs for me

    • @Girl-deluded
      @Girl-deluded 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Hkstyle_ same

    • @Girl-deluded
      @Girl-deluded 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! Why not ​@@Hkstyle_

  • @avacarolinem
    @avacarolinem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1191

    I took a ton of notes during the video so just thought I'd share them to be helpful lol!
    Set together the story /vibe
    Examples
    - confusion
    - a breakup
    - hate
    - jealousy
    - a bad day
    - love
    - all the mistakes
    - secrets
    - the best day of your life
    Be VERY VERY Specific about what you want to write about
    Practice song storyboard example:
    - first time crushing
    - best feeling ever
    - but it kinda sucks
    - they know about it and idk what to do
    -
    Choose chord progression
    - use Ukulele
    - use ChordChord
    - Make sure it fits the mood
    Melody
    - Have recording app on -> voice memos or Evernote
    - Loop your chords
    - Sing a singular note -> focus on rhythm
    - Go up
    - Go down
    - Combine everything
    Structure
    Pop structure
    - Verse 1
    - Pre-chorus
    - Chorus
    - Verse 2
    - Pre-chorus
    - Chorus
    - Bridge
    - Chorus
    How to write better lyrics:
    - Read some poetry
    - Make a playlist of songs you look up yo songwriting-wise and do copy-work
    Copy-work for songwriting
    - Taking a song you like and writing it out word by word
    - Analyzing the lyrics and the style
    - Journal + write down ideas throughout the day (spit out trash 🗑 ) -> you can go back to that entry and write a song about it later
    Happy songwriting :)

    • @KydLives
      @KydLives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you!

    • @frrrraaaaaaaatttactions1752
      @frrrraaaaaaaatttactions1752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can I copy it so that I can do it accordingly? But how?

    • @kthvdiary1075
      @kthvdiary1075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a bunch 💕

    • @Yvch0
      @Yvch0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope this gets pinned bc thank you🌚

    • @hahaylen
      @hahaylen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks so much that is so helpful!!

  • @christinam9291
    @christinam9291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Poetry helps SOOOO much with song writing, especially ballads and sonnets!

  • @anarchyasher
    @anarchyasher ปีที่แล้ว +763

    I know I’m a bit late but I’ve been writing lyrics for a good couple years and my biggest tips are;
    1) it’s ok if you think it sounds similar to an artist you like, originality will come later.
    2) keep your syllables similar, but every line doesn’t have to have the exact same number. This especially applies to faster parts of a song, pauses and breaks for emphasis on a lyric.
    3) write from the heart, don’t worry about crazy deep metaphors and things that ‘only some understand’ just write how you feel and people will see that, and love that.
    4) don’t worry about it being bad or cringe, it will be. It just will be for a while.
    5) don’t stress yourself out over needing the perfect lyric right now! It’ll come at some random point and you’ll go ‘that’s perfect!’ And rush to your notes app
    6) just have fun and remember to show emotion, especially in sadder songs.

    • @FinnIsSleepy
      @FinnIsSleepy ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My problem is that I make really nice lyrics but they always go off topic💀💀💀

    • @anarchyasher
      @anarchyasher ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@FinnIsSleepy I mean, it’s always good to change a bit for the second verse, as long as the chorus reiterates the main point/ idea 🙃

    • @trying_to_be_famous
      @trying_to_be_famous ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't understand the 2nd point

    • @Jiwoo46
      @Jiwoo46 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Think you so much for this top

    • @Kinz.The_Fleshcloud
      @Kinz.The_Fleshcloud 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      so. . . i can make lyrics pretty easily, but because i generally start with the lyrics i have no idea how to do anything about the actual instrumentals and uhhh. yeah. if you have any tips for that it'd be great if you could share! (even though im a full year late-)

  • @nikosroom1913
    @nikosroom1913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    This is an excellent guide. Songwriting is so daunting for me as I'm the "logical" "math" type of person and come from programming. Just letting my creativity loose without a structured system can be hard, but I'm learning!

    • @sevastos933
      @sevastos933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah, same!

    • @kalanasandaruwan5764
      @kalanasandaruwan5764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are things going now?

    • @kisarako
      @kisarako 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've seen a song writer using that as his strength. He calculates how good it's going to sound and all that and he was always getting high evaluation by the successful professional song writers. I saw it in a song writing competition program on Japanese TV. Maybe you could do that too!!🌟

    • @leslieserrano3382
      @leslieserrano3382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kisarako how would you calculate it? Would you mind maybe sending me the link to watch it? I am very interested. Thank you💗

    • @mayksounds
      @mayksounds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got this! Can't wait to hear your music!

  • @BLUEEu
    @BLUEEu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    The word Noobs in ur title did humilate me..😂🖤 i'll meet u soon with my whole new album...

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      HAHAHAHA BET😂❤️

  • @meanmuggin0384
    @meanmuggin0384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    not me watching this without music talent :))
    make this a series Annie
    I'm trying to be a songwriter
    It's tough out here

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ahhh!! i’d love to make a series for you guys! i’ll look into more videos like this ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bee71.
    @bee71. ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i’m 11 years old and i come from a very much musical family. my dad is in a band, my mom and dad met at a concert, my older brother’s made about 20 songs, my little brother is already making some songs with the older, my older half-sister is also in a band, my older cousins are really intuned with music and basically just EVERYONE in my family. my brother and dad are mostly my, yknow, inspiration since they’re related to me the most. i’m super close with them and i’ve loved the concept of music since i was little. in fact, my dad and brother(5 years apart) have been blasting music in my household since i’ve been taken back home from the hospital when i was 2. my mom and dad are separating because of different reasons, but mainly because my dad kept going out for band rehearsals and “wouldn’t take care of us.” anyways, i have a lot going on in my world right now. even though i’m 11, i’m super aware of everything that’s been happening around me, ever since i was little. my brother’s taught me how to play the guitar, piano, drums, cello and bass. but, i don’t quite get music theory. i’m really really good in school, so when i got into wanting to learn instruments at the age of 9, i said “yknow, i could do this!” but uh, yeah no. i have no idea why but i swear i have the intentions, the ideas and everything for a song. this helped me do it, so thank you so so much. 💗😽🤘

  • @NoamKeebs
    @NoamKeebs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    I love how this person actually adds a sense of humor to their tutorials it makes it more fun to watch

    • @abigail2647
      @abigail2647 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Let's write songs together.... U interested?

    • @i_ate_the_context
      @i_ate_the_context ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@abigail2647hi dude I know you weren’t talking to me but I’m interested

    • @Suzannah-xf2rg
      @Suzannah-xf2rg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@i_ate_the_contextI know you weren’t talking to me either but I’m down for it.

    • @i_ate_the_context
      @i_ate_the_context ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Suzannah-xf2rg k, sounds good

    • @i_ate_the_context
      @i_ate_the_context ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Suzannah-xf2rg i recently posted a short about a song I’m writing

  • @noone-_-9523
    @noone-_-9523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I want to be like rm he wrote spring days just by seeing a falling leaf the level of creativity is higher than mt. Everest ❤️💜

    • @noone-_-9523
      @noone-_-9523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @JiMiN's LoSt JaMs🍒 yeah 💜💜

    • @noone-_-9523
      @noone-_-9523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @SomniateXoX ya they both r legends💜💜.

    • @noone-_-9523
      @noone-_-9523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @SomniateXoX i read some where that suga wrote spine breaker coz his high school class mates waste money. Spine breaker is lejindary . ✌🏻✨💜

    • @noone-_-9523
      @noone-_-9523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @SomniateXoX yaa💜

    • @todorokisfavouriteobject9109
      @todorokisfavouriteobject9109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Woah. I’m actually listening to bts songs trying to have a small spark of inspiration come. 😅 I love Jimin’s song Promise and I want to write a song along those lines but don’t know how to. It’s so beautiful and peaceful yet sad. I think a song just being in English takes away the beauty so I want to learn another language perhaps Japanese or Korean.

  • @aLLison-iu9ev
    @aLLison-iu9ev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    for me, making up a chord progression is the hardest part. i’ve been writing for like 7 months (poetry and songs), and i’m still getting used to it, but the lyrics are pretty easy for me. it’s a skill that im proud to have lol

    • @kersiaria6332
      @kersiaria6332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i agree! I have been struggling with the chord progression for a few hours now and I still can't figure out which one to use. Also, the lyrics are actually pretty easy, it's just the chords and melody that's really difficult for me

    • @radyrudy9645
      @radyrudy9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey maybe you could work with someone who is good at tune/beat together as a duo you guys will be able to achieve great thing

    • @emmamaunsell7218
      @emmamaunsell7218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I seriously can't find a chord progression right now, It's literally so freeking hard and I've spent the last few hours trying to find one, searching up online and searching and searching and- I'm repeating myself

    • @deejasart7766
      @deejasart7766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I find it quite easy but that’s just me

    • @radyrudy9645
      @radyrudy9645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deejasart7766 you’re a natural love 😇

  • @skylarnotexd266
    @skylarnotexd266 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I've actually written multiple songs before... but for some reason I forgot every step so I'm watching this vid. Thanks so much for this, really helped me out. :)

  • @chrehruismat
    @chrehruismat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +601

    When you said "its about-" I legit thought "its about drive its about power we stay hungry we devour put in the work put in the hours and take what's ours" 💀 anyway great video tyyy for helping mee!

    • @noonie_
      @noonie_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      HAGHAHA

    • @cameroncameron3642
      @cameroncameron3642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      omfg sameeeee

    • @dtatum1221
      @dtatum1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Nah, I thought about, "it's about wheat, it's about flower we stay baking for an hour, put it in the oven for hours and bake what's ours

    • @chrehruismat
      @chrehruismat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@dtatum1221 that's elite man💀💀💀💀

    • @kay_777
      @kay_777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAJNAHAHJANN

  • @livia450
    @livia450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    I JUST WANNA IMPRESS MY FAMILY- Literally almost everyone in my family loves signing and is good at it 😩

    • @todorokisfavouriteobject9109
      @todorokisfavouriteobject9109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same, my family love my singing (I personally don’t think I’m good at it tho) and I just wanna make them happy by exploring all possible career paths.

  • @vindric8330
    @vindric8330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    When I was just a little girl I used to easily write lyrics and sing them in my head. I think I have made a ton but mostly forgot them because they're weren't recorded and forgotten. My problem is that I don't get the musical terms, I'm not good at singing and I can't play instruments. I've tried the piano but I didn't have time to continue my passion in it because I'm busy procrastinating and honing my skills in arts.

  • @marcoaustintumalad2041
    @marcoaustintumalad2041 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I’m an 11 year old child, and I’ve been trying to write songs since I was 10. I’m very good at singing however making songs is difficult because my melody comes from my signature song One Day. I love this because it will massively help me making songs and possibly gain fame. Please make more of these types of videos, I love it!

    • @imawakemymindisalive13
      @imawakemymindisalive13 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      i used to write songs when i was your age. i wrote so many, i had a book of them. in middle school i threw it away because it was “cringe”. i wish i could still find them lol. but i remember one song i wrote with a girl i was friends with. i’m 16 now and i remembered the whole song. it popped into my head on a plane a bit ago and i rewrote it. don’t give up your talent! it’s awesome.

    • @rofiqulalam6340
      @rofiqulalam6340 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2y age gap nice

    • @Hi-Leila
      @Hi-Leila ปีที่แล้ว +10

      im 13, and my problem is the opposite-- i play a lot of instruments and i write very good songs but i cant seem to sing

    • @osaka1445
      @osaka1445 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg i am 11 and i feel the exact same way!!!

    • @ShadwRavn
      @ShadwRavn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow
      We all needed this info

  • @marlene8697
    @marlene8697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    -story/vibe (Storyboard maybe)
    -chord progression (that fit the mood)
    -melody (loop chords and start humming up and down until it fits)
    -lyrics (sing gibberish and what sticks will be written down -even if it $ucka at first-)
    -structure (for example the classic pop structure)
    You got this

  • @nex8922
    @nex8922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    For the structure, i usually do:
    Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Instrumental, Chorus
    This tutorial was very helpful btw

    • @infernamus
      @infernamus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      DUDE! That’s literally the structure I use for most of my songs! I usually like to make the chorus exactly half the bpm of the verse (I wrote garage rock/ grunge stuff) and then I do a chaotic guitar solo followed by a chorus and then like four chords that weren’t in the rest randomly at the end. I also do the stereotypical “soft chorus for the intro” and then I click on the distortion and there’s the song!

    • @Everettalla
      @Everettalla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No bridge? Bridges are amazing.

    • @nex8922
      @nex8922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Everettalla bridges are too difficult for my pea brain to do

  • @maxeia
    @maxeia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    yall are gonna cringe at this but here is a rough draft of lyrics i wrote:
    Haven't rest in weeks cause there
    is more to us.
    every other day you fill my head
    thinkin bout the things we could've been
    instead
    tho i take half of the blame
    for keeping everthing the same
    and i know im not perfect
    i promise i would change
    but a promise aint real if the
    both of us hate
    Has my name even crossed your mind?
    are your thoughts on the new girls you'll find?
    Chorus:
    tell me eye to eye
    if you were really mine
    Should i keep wanting
    even if its a lie?
    memories
    barely mine.
    thats all so far..
    anyways 🧍‍♀️

    • @rumijayy_
      @rumijayy_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      woah

    • @tilly-rosedeller4594
      @tilly-rosedeller4594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      WOAH SICCKKK

    • @asterr1495
      @asterr1495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      SO GOOD!

    • @mz7an
      @mz7an 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      THIS IS SO GOOD WOW

    • @triniteaq
      @triniteaq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      okay no that's actually AMAZING. ITS NOT CRINGE AT ALLLLL

  • @Moonlit-Grounds
    @Moonlit-Grounds 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Whenever I’m bored I’ll always sing this same melody and honestly have always wanted to make it a song and never knew until this video :) thanks :)

  • @shreyaghosh4716
    @shreyaghosh4716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Actually 1D boys inspired me a lot...like how all of their journey started that's really cool...and I even wanna be like them one day🥺💚💙🇮🇪❤️💛

    • @jamestheminorbender2279
      @jamestheminorbender2279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same oml!

    • @shreyaghosh4716
      @shreyaghosh4716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jamestheminorbender2279 yeah🙌🏼

    • @faithy8837
      @faithy8837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      literally

    • @thingtwo6810
      @thingtwo6810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bruh honestly same! Seeing that these absolutely normal guys were able to write these awesome songs made me realize that I could as well (with time and practice obviously lol).

    • @shreyaghosh4716
      @shreyaghosh4716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thingtwo6810 ^_________^

  • @hellohello3112
    @hellohello3112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    For me, I usually write the chorus first because it creates a sort of base for the rest of the song to form around. That's just what works best for me :D

  • @greenbean6547
    @greenbean6547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    I’m trying to start song writing. (Cause I’m a lesbian in love, and that’s what we do) so this was really helpful

    • @DawnnAyeshaVance
      @DawnnAyeshaVance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You being a lesbian has nothing to do with anything. Just live your life. Your life isn't a toy it doesn't need to be put on display just a friendly advice. I feel homosexuals always have to say what they are and you don't.in doing so puts you in a box or category. Your are a human that is a lesbian. We should view you as just a human not a lesbian.

    • @cyrillavanilla
      @cyrillavanilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me too buddy, I'm too scared to actually express me emotions to her so we finna write a song.

    • @_.-._.-.
      @_.-._.-. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@DawnnAyeshaVance I know you're trying to be an ally here but... no. Don't do that. Don't tell people to silence their identity/sexuality because 'they're a human'. Sexuality is part of who we are and talking about it is something we're allowed to do. You wouldn't tell someone from a different country to stop talking about their country and 'putting it on display', or at least I hope not. Don't do it to lgbt+ people either.

    • @thealmightyone8678
      @thealmightyone8678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ur pfp lol

    • @DawnnAyeshaVance
      @DawnnAyeshaVance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@_.-._.-. i would, and you reaching forreal she clearly had no problem with what i said cause she liked it,smh

  • @RazTheFireBender
    @RazTheFireBender ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The effort that went into this is gold.

  • @samkellerman2895
    @samkellerman2895 ปีที่แล้ว +682

    Story/Vibe
    Set together the topic, the vibe, the story
    Be specific about what you want to write about
    Break it down
    Tie together the story
    Chord Progression
    Get some chords that fit the mood
    Generate progression
    Main focus: Mood
    The kinds of chords don’t matter to much when starting off
    Melody
    Melody sometimes come out of nowhere
    You can have a recording app playing basically all the time so it can catch your melody
    Have your chords looping
    Focus on rhythm
    Go up
    Go down
    Combine everything together
    Lyrics
    Hardest part
    Sing random words or gibberish, whatever works, you can write down
    Structure
    You don’t have to use the traditional structure
    Read poetry
    Pop structure: Verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse 2, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, chorus

  • @av.mvrphy
    @av.mvrphy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    something that helped me when coming up with a chord progression is to take the story you want to tell through your song and write down a bunch of words to describe it. for example, is it a story that makes you feel inspired, nostalgic, and content with yourself? find chords that make you feel the same. idk but i feel it’s easier when you have simple descriptors right in front of you

    • @razzledazzle561
      @razzledazzle561 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is great advice and has been really helpful for me, so thank you!! 🙏🏽🫶🏽🦦

  • @CalisterchuVODS1221
    @CalisterchuVODS1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    as a beginner guitartist who's bad at strumming and someone who's been in choir since 5th grade, I want to make my own album, I have all the song names and album name so I'm very excited and thankful for this video it's helped me alot

  • @emanullahmujanovic6470
    @emanullahmujanovic6470 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Please make it into a song pleasee
    Verse 1:
    I woke up this morning feeling so alone
    The memories of yesterday cut me to the bone
    I see your face in every corner of my mind
    But I know you're not here and it's a constant bind
    Chorus:
    So I sit here in sorrow, tears fall like rain
    Every moment without you brings me pain
    I wish I could turn back time, make it right
    But now I'm here alone every night
    Verse 2:
    I think of all the things we had
    The laughter, love, and all the good times we shared
    But now that you're gone, I'm left with the pain
    Wishing I could hold you in my arms again
    Chorus:
    So I sit here in sorrow, tears fall like rain
    Every moment without you brings me pain
    I wish I could turn back time, make it right
    But now I'm here alone every night
    Bridge:
    You were the light of my life, the reason I smiled
    But now you're gone and it feels like I've been exiled
    The love we shared will always be a part of me
    But I wish you were here, so we could be free
    Chorus:
    So I sit here in sorrow, tears fall like rain
    Every moment without you brings me pain
    I wish I could turn back time, make it right
    But now I'm here alone every night
    Outro:
    I'll keep your memory alive, though you're not here
    My heart will always hold you near
    But until we meet again, I'll sit here and cry
    Wishing you were here, by my side.

    • @misszepety
      @misszepety ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hi i am a singer but i am really interested in this song! i am going to be posting me singing peoples songs do you mind if i take urs and create it into a song? will that be okay with you?

    • @sara-pd4rc
      @sara-pd4rc ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love the lyrics, the only thing is that your rhyming too much! I dont mean to be rude or anything in that range, i might try to sing it although i am really bad and give you credits

    • @emanullahmujanovic6470
      @emanullahmujanovic6470 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@misszepety Sure make a songe im good with it ☺️

    • @emanullahmujanovic6470
      @emanullahmujanovic6470 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sara-pd4rc Thank you, i understand i was afraid it was of rhyming, if u have ideas to make it different ill be happy if u kake it in a song i have one more song, but i think it's rhyming like this

    • @Hidden_Seeker_
      @Hidden_Seeker_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good to see ChatGPT won’t be replacing songwriters anytime soon lol

  • @johnsicat3261
    @johnsicat3261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I once wrote a poem for a crush. Now I'm watching this. Will look at the differences when writing a song and a poem =D

  • @preetiundale9843
    @preetiundale9843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    I can’t thank u enough. I’m just a teen with a immense passion for music, and I’ve been making songs since I was born. I love writing songs but for the past couple months, I’ve been on a bit of a “song-block”, if u know what I mean. Last night, I made a song from a lyric that I made up months ago that came in a dream and I was so excited! Today, I came here to officially get up on my feet again. Thank you so much! ☺️
    Note: I found it funny and nice how we literally have the same songwriting process! The gibberish just helps ya know :p

    • @ChelseatheCreativeFox-pc2xz
      @ChelseatheCreativeFox-pc2xz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You've making songs since you were a newborn? 😂

    • @Cloudycandy2023
      @Cloudycandy2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL😅😅

    • @bunxrain2788
      @bunxrain2788 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh if u ever post a song please let me know, i would love to hear it :)

    • @rishitanath9565
      @rishitanath9565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also have immense love and passion for music. I just love to write songs and raps but every time I sit to write, I cant give the lyrics and melody properly. Me: *cries in pain*😭🤧

    • @kalopsia8709
      @kalopsia8709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s so easy for me to make up songs in random places like in the car or shower- but when I actually sit down it’s so hard 😭

  • @urrockstargf111
    @urrockstargf111 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    i have always loved how i can connect with artists so much just by their lyricism like those of taylor swift or kurt cobain and i have wanted to do the same for other people for so long. tysm for this it was very helpful

  • @yo-jj5xi
    @yo-jj5xi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    I decided to write a song, it isn't based on my personal feelings though. It's based on how my two best friends feel, mainly at school, and what I'm seeing as I grow up. There's so much going on in the world. I just hope someone will read this and be able to relate as I want to help people
    I guess the metaphor could also be how if you're so obsessed with being perfect, eventually, perfection will take over you.
    I hope you enjoy the song!!!💓
    Perfection
    I don’t want to stay here
    Trapped in this world all alone
    I’m sorry, call my parents
    But it’s far too tough for me to be told
    In my brain, that I will disappoint and fail
    Myself and the people around me
    Life just isn’t fair
    So, tell me the truth
    No pretty lies for me today
    I wanna be perfect
    I wanna be perfect
    In every single way
    Lay your eyes on me
    Tell me the truth
    If I become perfect,
    Will I be of more value?
    Perfection in its own way
    Is deception, eating at your brain
    I want a heart of pure gold
    I want to possess perfection, so it’s in my hold
    But in the end, perfection has control over me
    I want to be the image of perfection
    I equal perfection, perfection equals me
    I’ll see you in the graveyard
    I will not be forgotten
    Death itself is too much for me
    I want to be free of sins
    So, give me a sign, tell me it will work out
    Tell me that my life will be what I've always dreamed about
    So, tell me the truth
    No pretty lies for me today
    I wanna be perfect
    I wanna be perfect
    In every single way
    Lay your eyes on me
    And tell me the very truth
    If I become the image of perfection
    Will I be of more value?
    Perfection in its own way
    Is deception, eating at your brain
    I want a heart of pure gold
    I want to possess perfection, so it’s in my hold
    But in the end, perfection has control over me
    I equal perfection, perfection equals me
    You can find me in the empty brains
    The ones that are being possessed to only think a certain way
    You can find me in the lonely souls
    The ones that are wondering what their purpose is in this world.
    So please tell me the truth
    Please no pretty lies today
    All I wanted was to be perfect
    To be perfect in every single way
    Lay your eyes on me, please
    And tell me the very truth
    If I become what everyone else wants
    Will I be of more value?
    Perfection, in its own way
    Is deception, eating at your brain
    I want a heart of pure gold
    I want to possess perfection, so it’s in my hold
    But in the end, perfection has control over me
    I equal perfection, perfection equals me
    I equal perfection, and
    I equal perfection, and
    I equal perfection, and…
    I’m ready to recognize the fact
    That perfection won’t ever equal me
    And I need to learn to accept that
    (I'm still working on the melody!!)

    • @ghostoftoast3026
      @ghostoftoast3026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      have you thought about releasing this? because damn

    • @prity4799
      @prity4799 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is amazing 😍😍😍

    • @brilliantb337
      @brilliantb337 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Datum. Omg. I have no words.

    • @havynsolley9616
      @havynsolley9616 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Damn your good let’s team up lol

    • @ive_4ac
      @ive_4ac ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Omgg pls this is too good to handle😳❤

  • @mykaspletz874
    @mykaspletz874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I love how you sound so confident and that you believe in us that we will make a bomb song :)

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i really do believe in you guys!!!❤️😭

  • @eleisadarraht-1423
    @eleisadarraht-1423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +595

    Ghost of the Past
    By: Me
    If there’s a way in there’s gotta be a way out
    It feels like I’m falling without reaching the ground
    We’re not the same carefree kids we used to be
    We’ve witnessed things we didn’t want to see
    Now we know time doesn’t wait for you to pass
    Together we’re just slaves bound and tied to our past
    It was only yesterday
    We believed things were okay
    She’s a ghost of the past, climbing up a broken hill
    We’re just ghosts of our past, time is frozen standing still
    I’m just a ghost of my past, take me back my spirits killed
    She’s a ghost
    We’re just ghosts
    I’m just a ghost of the past
    They always say history repeats itself
    Maybe now we’ll have the heart to be someone else
    We’ve waited a decade for a miracle
    Ten thousand hearts barely a half inch full
    When will we break free from this dark prison cell
    Forever a war ending miles deep in bombshells
    It was only yesterday
    We believed things were okay
    She’s a ghost of the past, walking on a fallen bridge
    We’re just ghosts of our past, running over a rocky ridge
    I’m just a ghost of my past, way back to when we were kids
    She’s a ghost
    We’re just ghosts
    I’m just a ghost of the past
    And I know I’m only ghosting
    I know your secret posing
    Maybe I’m just too attached
    Maybe I was just attacked
    Or maybe I’m just
    A ghost of the past
    A song I wrote lol

    • @mayksounds
      @mayksounds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Would love to hear it!!

    • @purpleskuII
      @purpleskuII ปีที่แล้ว +30

      wow omg those lyrics are so good!

    • @eleisadarraht-1423
      @eleisadarraht-1423 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@purpleskuII TYSM!! 💙

    • @flitefulwantssubs402
      @flitefulwantssubs402 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Best song in the comments section!

    • @eleisadarraht-1423
      @eleisadarraht-1423 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@flitefulwantssubs402 Wow! Means a lot tysm! 💙💙

  • @h.o90
    @h.o90 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've always wanted to be an idol! Making songs always brings me joy! I've maybe written 20-30song in my life (most of which are uncompleted) this really helped me, I hope I can make my dreams come true thank you!!!

  • @shortandsweeeeeet
    @shortandsweeeeeet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    She: Maybe you want to impress someone, maybe your crush.
    Me: Me who wants to write a song so that i could get over him🤦‍♀️

  • @wkeklaalal1577
    @wkeklaalal1577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Her voice while talking - 😊
    Her voice while singing - 😈

  • @red_vikusen561
    @red_vikusen561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I wanna write a song about a simple highschool girl who is struggling with life and wants to express her love for music to the public and how much it's helped her (aka me)
    This really helped a lot, thank you

  • @marialegaljoga
    @marialegaljoga ปีที่แล้ว +20

    1- Determinar vibe/história da música (seja muito específico).
    2- Determine a progressão de acordes, melodia e ritmo.
    3- Analise a estrutura de outras músicas e o estilo para determinar como será o da sua música (dica: monte uma playlist das músicas que quer tirar inspiração).

  • @noceur
    @noceur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    bro ur production quality IS HELLA GOOD WTF HAHAHAH also bro i’m so happy ur branching out to other types of videos :) like i absolutely love ur covers but these are so cute ;-; btw what camera do u use to film with 😩😩

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      OMG HI!!! i love your vids too🥺🧡 yea i’ve been wanting to make vids with a little more substance for a while now so i’m really glad that you’re enjoying them (AAAAHHHH)!! i’m using the Canon EOS m50!

  • @morgan_c
    @morgan_c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I’m happy I came across this video! I want to write a song for my girlfriend but I have no idea how to start. Thanks for the great help!

    • @morgan_c
      @morgan_c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Now ex girlfriend but the point still stands

    • @nanaluvz5975
      @nanaluvz5975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@morgan_c That was fast 😞

    • @jonahcrittendon3708
      @jonahcrittendon3708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@morgan_c I guess your bad at singing.

    • @daniellebougharios3300
      @daniellebougharios3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really wanna write a song for my bf for our 2nd aniv but ntg nothing is coming up am litteraly 😢

    • @Lopholillie
      @Lopholillie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jonahcrittendon3708 damn 💀

  • @sourfrogvods4667
    @sourfrogvods4667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I want to write a song about my gender dysphoria. Since singing has always helped me and making up random lyrics is something I love to do but it doesn’t usually sound that good

    • @tamarasanders5796
      @tamarasanders5796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You do you it doesn't matter how it sounds at first. I've always said that song writing is just like starting off playing a instrument it doesn't sound good at first but it gets better and better as time goes. So keep at it!❤️

  • @lailapreston5132
    @lailapreston5132 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this has really helped me! I usually don't struggle with the lyrics but the whole process of playing a song is super daunting

  • @olivesartcorner
    @olivesartcorner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I can’t sing so I wanna be like one of those people that just like talks over the ukulele

    • @seaveyhonoret3802
      @seaveyhonoret3802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      BUT YOU CAN LEARN!! EVERYONE CAN

    • @Jasmine-fg9nh
      @Jasmine-fg9nh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Practice makes perfect!! Just don’t give up on it :)

  • @blackberrymusicstudios
    @blackberrymusicstudios ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'm a singer-songwriter too, and let me just say what I know.
    You don't have to squeeze yourself for the melody. I come up with melodies at the most bizzare times, like when I'm bored. When I find something catchy, I just find the chords amd build on it.
    While writing lyrics take breaks - you don't have to do everything in an hour. Quality takes time.
    If you built most of the melody already but are stuck with one particular part where you just don't know what to do, try taking some other part of the song as sample and build off on the same tune. Like if there's some instrumental with no vocals, take that with vocals and put it as a bridge/final chorus.
    That's it from me!

  • @gunes.yapiyo.bisiler
    @gunes.yapiyo.bisiler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This was super helpful Annie 😭😭 I literally got my ukulele like- a week ago and I'm already trying to write songs idk what I'm doing

    • @gunes.yapiyo.bisiler
      @gunes.yapiyo.bisiler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @FandomQueen thank you!! :D

    • @carolimek
      @carolimek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LMFAOOOOOO SAME BUT WITH A GUITAR

    • @VinceLevi
      @VinceLevi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      sameeee

    • @verdiernoyama9681
      @verdiernoyama9681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you watch "Bernadette teaches music" ? Where are you in your progress?

    • @quirkyblackenby
      @quirkyblackenby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel this lol

  • @heyysmearo
    @heyysmearo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve written many songs, and as time goes by I’ve realized, don’t go into writing a song thinking, oh, I need to talk about this, or this, no. Reflect over the instrumental, and just go with the flow. Really the only rule you should have in making music is to avoid repetition. Other than that, it’s YOUR art. Do you, and do it as it’s in the moment

  • @nolno7
    @nolno7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    pls this video deserves more views and LIKES. it's so good, cute, and quirky 🤪❤️❤️

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ugh thanks for always watching my dumbass 😭🧡

  • @aIewishus
    @aIewishus ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Personally, I basically do this whole method backwards. I have no idea what the song will be about until quite a while after it's written. But like you said there's no wrong way to right a song so it's always educating to see how other people approach it. It's unlike any other art process really. No one does it the same. (Which also makes it so hard to teach!!)

    • @yummyplayzroblox8898
      @yummyplayzroblox8898 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve written so many lyrics but have no clue what to do with them 😭

    • @aIewishus
      @aIewishus 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is gonna sound like joke advice, but just sing em and see what happens really. Trial and error goes such a long way.@@yummyplayzroblox8898

  • @_josephlevy
    @_josephlevy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I can’t decided what’s prettier, you or your room. This is the first video I’ve ever seen of you and I’ve subscribed already

  • @cosima111
    @cosima111 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I started playing guitar a few months ago because i really like music. With help from this video just wrote My First song and it was so fun. I am so proud✨✨✨

  • @emilyrose3490
    @emilyrose3490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    There’s so many songs out there, it’s fine if yours sounds similar to another one. You aren’t copying them, you should just change some stuff to make it more unique if it’s TOO similar

  • @Jay-od7if
    @Jay-od7if 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I've been writing songs for quite a long time (i'm a music student xd), and honestly, this is the first video i've found that actually helps people who are starting in songwriting and actually explain the process that most musicians follow while writing, great video, you earned a new sub ☺️👍

  • @maliann9860
    @maliann9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    When they ask me what’s wrong I just stop and move on cause I can’t let them see me this way.
    Put on my fake smile that’s shinin for miles, pretend nothing happened today
    I wanna forget my past
    And focus on where I’m at
    With all these distractions
    I can’t make it happen
    But it’s my time to shine

  • @Charlotte1260-x2e
    @Charlotte1260-x2e 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    annie, I cant describe my thankfulness. I was struggling so hard to write a ton of songs, and I'm pretty young to be an artist, but I want to start when I'm 16 or 17. this helped so freaking much. your voice is stunning and your tips helped me so much to be organized and I really love this video. this actually really helped me and I hope that I can write music and be a singer one day. thank you for everything. I'm trying to make a bunch of songs to maybe be an album one day

  • @rileu__
    @rileu__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    k y’all i wrote a breakup song at midnight even tho i’ve never even had a boyfriend but leave your thoughts and i’m new to songwriting, but without further ado… here it is
    Still in Love
    i still have your sweatshirt
    every time i see it i hurt
    cuz i know that we’re through,
    but i’m still in love with you
    but there’s another girl now, she makes you happy and proud
    and i probably look like a fool,
    but i’m still in love with you.
    (7 second instrumental)
    i don’t know what the future holds but
    i just wanna be close to ya
    i don’t know how to say this but
    i’m still in love with you, in love with you
    i still have your sweatshirt,
    every time i see it, i hurt
    cuz i know that we’re through
    but i’m still in love with you

  • @egoistaplayzz5229
    @egoistaplayzz5229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    we all know....
    ITS ABOUT DRIVE ITS ABOUT POWER
    WE STAY HUNGRY WE DEVOVER
    PUT IN THE WORK PUT IN HOUR
    AND TAKE WHATS OURS

  • @aranye.stark-rogers3698
    @aranye.stark-rogers3698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You: whait, who are you?
    Me *just saw MARVEL on the wall*: We’re the Avengers, man!

  • @musicalfeeling-edits
    @musicalfeeling-edits ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i actually already do everything you do except reading poetry but right now i am having a creative block and i don't know what i should write about next but thanks to the video i got a new idea and i will start working on it soon thanks a lot

  • @_mo0nlight_
    @_mo0nlight_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    nowadays writing is the only thing that keeps me inspired, and i'm makinh an album but it's just something for me, and i'm still on the writing process, choosing what's going to make it in the final line up lol. also, i like to journal these "songs", so i go decorating and writing it on the paper, there's some songs about me, about life, how i feel, and the love story i created in my mind, so there's 3 characters and each one has a perspective on their songs 😂😂

  • @ReoMusicOfficial
    @ReoMusicOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You're a queen
    THIS SITE WITH CHORDS IS THE BEST

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NO U

    • @maryjohn7490
      @maryjohn7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnnieDang @ReoMusic both queens 👑👑

  • @s.p.vijayraj8793
    @s.p.vijayraj8793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I wrote my first song with worst rhymes I showed it to my friend he told "my fart rhymes better than this"😭😂,that why I came here thx for this👍

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      HAHAHAH y’all are too hilarioussss 😂 good luck with the songwriting!

  • @AydenWalker-ep2qf
    @AydenWalker-ep2qf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just want to write a song for my mom with breast cancer. I know it would make her happy and she has always wanted me to

  • @padmajakarki6587
    @padmajakarki6587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I watched your video a few months back and now I'm writing my third song! Thank you so much😭

  • @bluemermaid7843
    @bluemermaid7843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Me: learns how to write a song
    Her: *starts singing*
    Me: *in love*....let's make one for her instead....

  • @hail2287
    @hail2287 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bruh she’s so chill I could watch this for literal hours tf

  • @ashersalex
    @ashersalex ปีที่แล้ว +6

    honestly thanks alot mate, as a huge poetry fan and just someone who likes reading and writing this just made things much easier

    • @MutwaleChola
      @MutwaleChola 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey,,,,,I am also a huge poetry fan who loves to write a lot n reading,,,,I write alone n my works I read on my own no one to comment on them.