Master the Metaphor With This 5-minute Songwriting Exercise!

[@StivenTowers]

This video deserves more comments and views, fa real. English is not my first language and I'm taking the challenge of writing English songs, I decided to go to the basics first and that's how I found your video, I really appreciate the fact you're sharing your knowledge to help others.

[@nelilalovic344]

Thank you so much! You've helped me overcome my writer's block in 8 minutes. Dude, you rock. Thanks again.

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Seriously?! That’s awesome! Thank you for telling me that, it encourages me to keep doing what I’m doing. Keep up that creativity, and I’ll make sure to keep these coming your way!

[@MelSchlesinger]

I have no idea why you haven't garnered more views or followers. This was one of the best videos on writing that I have watched

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Wow, that is a HUGE compliment, Mel! I truly appreciate the kind words. I'll keep them coming, and we'll see if those numbers go up!

[@traceywright4948]

Because his audio quality is terrible. All I can hear is your walls! However, thank you for the content, but it would be wonderful if you would get a decent microphone and a mic shield. All the best.

[@SarkarMusik]

You are incredible. Thank you so much for creating these videos.

[@TheDailySongwriter]

That really means a lot to me, thank you so much for watching!

[@brianfrancis4662]

I just did this exercise and came up with a keeper of a second verse. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your video!!!

[@TheDailySongwriter]

That makes me really happy to hear, Brian! Thank you for watching and sharing, and keep at it!!

[@thebluesman2293]

Dropping a comment for the algorhythm, keep grinding it man!!!, this is solid advice for anyone struggling with creating some cool meaningful metaphors.

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thanks, I appreciate you! I will DEFINITELY keep grinding. Thanks for tuning in!

[@flaitom]

Whoa! I loved this video, this is so underrated, keep up!

[@TheDailySongwriter]

I appreciate the love, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rootstroubador]

Definitely need this Emmell. Thanks a million and I'm subscribing!

[@TheDailySongwriter]

That’s awesome to hear, Mario! I’m really glad it helped. I’ll keep them coming!

[@brileystewart]

What a huge tip! I just wrote some of my best words using this. Damn... wish I'd seen this sooner. Thanks man!

[@TheDailySongwriter]

I’m happy to hear it! Please keep creating!

[@Chifinitemusic]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m definitely saving it

[@TheDailySongwriter]

That's fantastic, Joy! I hope you're able to come up with some great ideas to put into your songs. I'll see you in the next video!

[@nico_thumm-en]

Very nice video and great channel! Looking forward for more

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thank you for watching!!

[@dewandmcqueen523]

I am new to writing lyrics. This is going to help so much. You got sub 4 life.

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Appreciate you, Dewand! I'll keep more coming your way!

[@ashliegreising]

Game changer! 🙌🏾 Thank you so much.

[@TheDailySongwriter]

I’m so happy to hear it!!

[@ChrisStephens]

Well done - loved it!

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thank you! I hope it helped!

[@justicechannelforthepeople1730]

Brilliant advice bro

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thank you!

[@vivaanojha7993]

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, appreciate everything LFG.

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thank YOU for tuning in! I really hope this has been helpful for you.

[@akashicpriestess]

This is awesome!

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thank you!!

[@chiducofficial8710]

Really informative videoo 👍👍 Keep it upp

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thank you, Chí Đức! I'm glad you got something from it!

[@Davonmedley.wa22]

This helped thank u

[@TheDailySongwriter]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@njol1281]

crazy that more people havent seen this!

[@TheDailySongwriter]

I appreciate that you watched it, though! I really hope it helped you

[@zuzuminx]

This randomly showed up in my recommended even though I've never dabbled in writing anything. Never too late to learn a new skill lol thanks for the advice but most my metaphors make no sense coz i was too focused on using all the words and not on a meaningful sentence. Got nonsense like "Shiny eyes that mutter shameful thoughts. Warm smile that can melt the coldest hearts. We locked eyes on a bustling night. I took a trip and let my heart take flight." lol nonsense.

[@TheDailySongwriter]

Thanks for sharing your results! First off, no one ever said your lyrics can't be ridiculous. As The Beatles said, "I am the eggman, they are the eggmen / I am the walrus, goo goo g’ joob goo goo g’ joob". You get it? Nah, me neither. Second, your metaphors make sense! Warm smiles can melt cold hearts! And your "heart take flight" line has some really great double-meaning. The thing is, not every line in a song has to be a metaphor, so this exercise can help you come up with metaphors that you can use for future songs. Save them somewhere you can quickly access them for if you ever get stuck on a lyric. Special callout: "Shiny eyes that mutter shameful thoughts"?? AMAZING! Eyes do communicate, so I hear you describing someone whose shiny eyes (visual description) communicate something unexpected. Keep this up!

[@zuzuminx]

@@TheDailySongwriter You're so sweet 🥺 I'm a giggling mess😶‍🌫 thank you so much ❤ love that you participate with us in the video, adds a comforting feeling. Thank you❤❤

[@TheDailySongwriter]

You got it! I’ll keep making those “play along” exercise videos!

[@randymarsh46]

You should listen to Eminem

[@TheDailySongwriter]

I love Eminem! He uses really powerful (and vicious!) visuals in his songs. Amazing lyricist!