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Title: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: Huwwa on 10/12/2022 07:21:32
Using song lyrics in fiction is a great way to add a layer of depth to a story. The lyrics are often full of culturally significant messages and aesthetic elements. However, if you do not have the copyright permission, you could face a costly appeals process. In order to determine whether or not your use of the lyrics is a good idea, it is important to keep a few points in mind.

First, the most important thing to know about lyrics is that they are not always the same. There is no rule that states that every line of a song must rhyme. In fact, many lyricists play around with words and lyrics in order to come up with a more effective composition. Depending on the style of the lyrics, it may be necessary to change vowel sounds, use different meter, or mix up the rhythmic pattern.

Another important element to remember is the structure of the song. Most popular songs have great lyrics, so you should take the time to study the genre you're working in. ABA, ABAC, and ABCBA are common forms for songs. While you should not write lyrics according to these structures, they can be helpful to see how your lyrics are similar to others.
Title: Re: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: alancalverd on 10/12/2022 10:43:14
Quote from: Huwwa on 10/12/2022 07:21:32
Most popular songs have great lyrics
Da doo ron ron
Doobedoobedo
Yeah yeah
Shub-shoowa
Baby baby
Doo wah diddy diddy dum diddy dee

Eat your heart out, Shakespeare. You'll never sell a sonnet.
Title: Re: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: Bored chemist on 10/12/2022 12:12:58
Quote from: alancalverd on 10/12/2022 10:43:14
Quote from: Huwwa on 10/12/2022 07:21:32
Most popular songs have great lyrics
Da doo ron ron
Doobedoobedo
Yeah yeah
Shub-shoowa
Baby baby
Doo wah diddy diddy dum diddy dee

Amateurs...
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1497401513790707
Title: Re: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: alancalverd on 11/12/2022 15:14:11
And at the other end of the spectrum:

Some enchanted evening
You will see a stranger
Across a crowded room

which is probably the longest non-rhyming opening to any popular song. Utter genius.
Title: Re: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: Bored chemist on 11/12/2022 17:34:16
Or there's this variation on the theme. real words; and it rhymes but...
"Talk the simple smile
Such platonic eye
How they drown in incomplete capacity
Strangest of them all
When the feeling calls
How we drown in stylistic audacity
Charge the common ground
Round and round and round
We living in gravity

Shake - we shake so hard
How we laugh so loud
When we reach
We believe in eternity

I believe in eternity"
Title: Re: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: alancalverd on 11/12/2022 17:56:51
So modern lyrics have evolved from "me/we/he/she/love/above/you/true/moon/spoon/June/honeymoon" into complete drivel.
Title: Re: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: Bored chemist on 11/12/2022 18:52:26
Describing Yes as "modern" is a bit of a stretch.
Title: Re: Song Lyrics in Fiction
Post by: Zer0 on 15/12/2022 16:32:07

Source/Credits/Copyrights -
YouTube/Nester Lyrics/Beck.

P.S. - soy un perdedor!
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