Introduction
We have all heard them playing on the radio and adding a sorry yet sappy undertone to the emotions we already feel inside. I am talking about cheesy pop ballad lyrics of course. There are just some timeless pop and rock ballads out there, that no matter how we put it, they somehow manage to stir up the emotions in us and make us all giddy. If you have ever wondered how to write cheesy pop ballad lyrics, here is how you do it.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
1
Step One
Create the title. This is one of the most important steps in writing a pop ballad. You must think of a name for the song and make that the basis of your song.
2
Step Two
Write the first and verse. Now that you have a title, you may want to jot down a few ideas on what you wish for the song to encompass. Such as lost love, a person with whom you missed an opportunity for romance or a cheating significant other; the classic break-up is always a good notion as well. You want your lyrics to try and rhyme here and there, but more importantly at the opening and the closing of sentences. Usually your verses should be four to six sentences in length but can be longer if need be.
3
Step Three
Create the chorus. This is the most important part in writing a pop ballad. You want your chorus to be catchy, cheesy and heartfelt. Make sure to emphasize the main concept and underlying theme of the song. Pick a few choices words, and make sure to drag one of them out repeatedly.
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Step Four
Make the second verse resolve something. If you had love and lost it, you have found it again in the second verse. If you didn’t have love but needed it, the second verse gives it to you and so on.
5
Step Five
Add a bridge. A bridge is like a change that distracts the listener from both the verses and the chorus; in effect spicing the song up. For a bridge you may want to talk about future trials and tribulations or overcoming personal weaknesses that may get in the way of your new found love or may have caused you to overlook it in the first place.
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Step Six
Proofread and edit. Is your grammar and spelling correct, do enough of the sentences open and close on a rhyme? Is your chorus short, simple and to the point, yet still catchy?
Tips & Warnings
We have all heard them playing on the radio and adding a sorry yet sappy undertone to the emotions we already feel inside. I am talking about cheesy pop ballad lyrics of course. There are just some timeless pop and rock ballads out there, that no matter how we put it, they somehow manage to stir up the emotions in us and make us all giddy. If you have ever wondered how to write cheesy pop ballad lyrics, here is how you do it.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
- Pen and paper
- Fake emotions
- Knack for poetry (or lack thereof)
1
Step One
Create the title. This is one of the most important steps in writing a pop ballad. You must think of a name for the song and make that the basis of your song.
2
Step Two
Write the first and verse. Now that you have a title, you may want to jot down a few ideas on what you wish for the song to encompass. Such as lost love, a person with whom you missed an opportunity for romance or a cheating significant other; the classic break-up is always a good notion as well. You want your lyrics to try and rhyme here and there, but more importantly at the opening and the closing of sentences. Usually your verses should be four to six sentences in length but can be longer if need be.
3
Step Three
Create the chorus. This is the most important part in writing a pop ballad. You want your chorus to be catchy, cheesy and heartfelt. Make sure to emphasize the main concept and underlying theme of the song. Pick a few choices words, and make sure to drag one of them out repeatedly.
4
Step Four
Make the second verse resolve something. If you had love and lost it, you have found it again in the second verse. If you didn’t have love but needed it, the second verse gives it to you and so on.
5
Step Five
Add a bridge. A bridge is like a change that distracts the listener from both the verses and the chorus; in effect spicing the song up. For a bridge you may want to talk about future trials and tribulations or overcoming personal weaknesses that may get in the way of your new found love or may have caused you to overlook it in the first place.
6
Step Six
Proofread and edit. Is your grammar and spelling correct, do enough of the sentences open and close on a rhyme? Is your chorus short, simple and to the point, yet still catchy?
Tips & Warnings
- Try listening to current cheesy pop ballads on the radio or at home, you will get a really good idea of how to write lyrics this way.
- Try not to get all emotional when writing a pop ballad; this may cause you to become upset.
