About song-lyrics
song-lyrics is a songwriting insights skill for songwriters. It organizes lyrical techniques, storytelling approaches, and genre-specific practices, using examples to illustrate effective writing and approaches to avoid.
Key features
- 01Organizes songwriting knowledge by genre
- 02Covers lyrical techniques and storytelling
- 03Offers songwriting best practices
- 04Uses lyric examples to discuss writing
Use cases
- 01Find storytelling techniques for lyrics
- 02Refer to practices for a music genre
- 03Identify effective or discouraged lyrical approaches
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/song-lyricsin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMESongwriting Insights
Overview
This skill compiles and shares valuable wisdom from influential, masterful songwriters. It covers effective lyrical techniques, storytelling, and genre-specific best practices to help users enhance their own song compositions.
Instructions
- Deeply research and gather insights from renowned, influential songwriters across different genres.
- Organize and compile the songwriting knowledge and techniques by relevant music genres.
- Present the compiled songwriting wisdom and best practices to the user.
Examples
Good Example
"You have to be trusted by the people that you lie to So that when they turn their backs on you, You'll get the chance to put the knife in"
- Pink Floyd, "Dogs"
These lyrics from Pink Floyd demonstrate the poetic, metaphorical nature of effective songwriting. The vivid imagery and clever use of irony create a compelling narrative.
"Sam Stone was alone When he popped his last balloon Climbing walls while sitting in a chair Well, he played his last request While the room smelled just like death With an overdose hovering in the air"
- John Prine, "Sam Stone"
The lyrics from "Sam Stone" by John Prine showcase powerful storytelling, painting a vivid picture with carefully chosen words and details.
Bad Example
"I put molly all in her champagne, she ain't even know it. I went home and enjoyed that, she ain't even know it"
- Rick Ross
These lyrics demonstrate unethical, misogynistic content that should be avoided in songwriting.
"You're so ganster, I'm so thug Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you This is not a drive by Just a shy guy, looking for a two-ply Hefty bag To hold my love"
- Train, "Hey Soul Sister"
The lyrics from Train's "Hey Soul Sister" show cringeworthy, nonsensical writing that fails to connect with the listener.