Writing Lyrics..??

artz · 10-11-2008, 11:35 PM

Everyone here know how to create lyrics?
How and when ?

Nasty Habit · 10-22-2008, 01:21 AM

I usually produce stuff with little vocal work, so I generally like to sample stuff more than write actual lyrics.

But I'm planning on releasing one or maybe two hip hop tracks in the near future, for which I wrote lyrics.

My inspiration came from failure and frustration coupled with a strong sense of pride and self respect. I wrote lyrics for two tracks in one night and it was a great experience to write down how I feel while getting help from the fact that it has to fit in a certain rythm/rhyme scheme.

So in short: heavy emotions that have haunted me for long, and still do sometimes.

I'd post the lyrics for you but it's in Dutch

Crazysah · 10-22-2008, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Nasty Habit

I usually produce stuff with little vocal work, so I generally like to sample stuff more than write actual lyrics.

But I'm planning on releasing one or maybe two hip hop tracks in the near future, for which I wrote lyrics.

My inspiration came from failure and frustration coupled with a strong sense of pride and self respect. I wrote lyrics for two tracks in one night and it was a great experience to write down how I feel while getting help from the fact that it has to fit in a certain rythm/rhyme scheme.

So in short: heavy emotions that have haunted me for long, and still do sometimes.

I'd post the lyrics for you but it's in Dutch

Maybe you could do a quick translation of it?

Nasty Habit · 10-23-2008, 11:03 AM

Okay, let me try a translation of the more positive one. It's about energy and unfulfilled potential in an environment that one (I - lol) perceive to be somewhat hostile.

It rhymes quit nicely in Dutch, but here goes the quick and easy translation (some things can't be translated as they are not actual Dutch words, but any Dutchman would get the meaning)

Today I smash Chains of mountains that've existed for thousands of years
Today I rearrange the flow of rivers that have flown for ages

'Cause today is the critical point
Today I have to stand my ground

Nobody's gonna grant me anything, but that's not what it's about

'Cause I know who I am and I know what I'm capable of
When my energy's released I strike fear into their hearts

100.000 kilotons, no mercy at all
Bystanders gaze in awe

When the energy's released - great power in me
People stand there, just watching

With death and shock in their eyes
When the oxygen around them is consumed by the fire

The fire that burns in me, I yield it (like an instrument)
And leave nothing but scorched land

Now I turn everything upside down, and mass falls up
With one big sigh I drain Oceans.

(chorus)
The energy inside me - you can't get around it and you can't comprehend

Now my enemies fear for their earthly existence
See their world shattered before their eyes.

Though the shit runs down their pants
their fear tastes so sweet

But I must remain loyal to myself
I'm not like them even though my energy's now released

Because it's live and let live
Even though I make this earth and my enemies tremble

I'm still no God, his judgement awaits
I won't destroy them, let their competitors do that

But the tables turned, chances have changed
They were oh-so smart, now things are going oh-so wrong

(chorus x 2)

Now I laugh in silence
(untranslateable) get our of my house

'Cause I don't need you anymore
Your opinion has become obsolete

The energy in me, you can't get around it, you can't comprehend
What the hell you doin't here with your bitchin about money

Yes, you're guilty (untranslateable)
Your eternal bitching, I've been set free from

(untranslateable)
(untranslateable) - comes down to the other guy better leaving it at this

This may see off your shame
You've been defeated and can't touch me
The energy inside will strike you without mercy
Make your seams crack
What's done is done - you just stopped trying

chorus

It's not completely finished yet, but it's close. It's really all about the urge to rise above others judgement and seeing them off in confrontation so you may rise above your dependancy on others (usually the ones in control at the moment)

Crazysah · 10-26-2008, 12:23 PM

Wow. I really like it but it could be tweaked a little to make is sound better in English. I am sure these lyrics are better read in Dutch.

Nasty Habit · 10-27-2008, 10:49 AM

Luckily, they are

10-11-2008, 11:35 PM	#1
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10-22-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
Crazysah User Posts: 98 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi, India Age: 20 Rep:	Originally Posted by Nasty Habit I usually produce stuff with little vocal work, so I generally like to sample stuff more than write actual lyrics. But I'm planning on releasing one or maybe two hip hop tracks in the near future, for which I wrote lyrics. My inspiration came from failure and frustration coupled with a strong sense of pride and self respect. I wrote lyrics for two tracks in one night and it was a great experience to write down how I feel while getting help from the fact that it has to fit in a certain rythm/rhyme scheme. So in short: heavy emotions that have haunted me for long, and still do sometimes. I'd post the lyrics for you but it's in Dutch Maybe you could do a quick translation of it?

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10-22-2008, 01:21 AM	#2
Nasty Habit Learner Posts: 12 Join Date: Oct 2008 Rep:	I usually produce stuff with little vocal work, so I generally like to sample stuff more than write actual lyrics. But I'm planning on releasing one or maybe two hip hop tracks in the near future, for which I wrote lyrics. My inspiration came from failure and frustration coupled with a strong sense of pride and self respect. I wrote lyrics for two tracks in one night and it was a great experience to write down how I feel while getting help from the fact that it has to fit in a certain rythm/rhyme scheme. So in short: heavy emotions that have haunted me for long, and still do sometimes. I'd post the lyrics for you but it's in Dutch

10-23-2008, 11:03 AM	#4
Nasty Habit Learner Posts: 12 Join Date: Oct 2008 Rep:	Okay, let me try a translation of the more positive one. It's about energy and unfulfilled potential in an environment that one (I - lol) perceive to be somewhat hostile. It rhymes quit nicely in Dutch, but here goes the quick and easy translation (some things can't be translated as they are not actual Dutch words, but any Dutchman would get the meaning) Today I smash Chains of mountains that've existed for thousands of years Today I rearrange the flow of rivers that have flown for ages 'Cause today is the critical point Today I have to stand my ground Nobody's gonna grant me anything, but that's not what it's about 'Cause I know who I am and I know what I'm capable of When my energy's released I strike fear into their hearts 100.000 kilotons, no mercy at all Bystanders gaze in awe When the energy's released - great power in me People stand there, just watching With death and shock in their eyes When the oxygen around them is consumed by the fire The fire that burns in me, I yield it (like an instrument) And leave nothing but scorched land Now I turn everything upside down, and mass falls up With one big sigh I drain Oceans. (chorus) The energy inside me - you can't get around it and you can't comprehend Now my enemies fear for their earthly existence See their world shattered before their eyes. Though the shit runs down their pants their fear tastes so sweet But I must remain loyal to myself I'm not like them even though my energy's now released Because it's live and let live Even though I make this earth and my enemies tremble I'm still no God, his judgement awaits I won't destroy them, let their competitors do that But the tables turned, chances have changed They were oh-so smart, now things are going oh-so wrong (chorus x 2) Now I laugh in silence (untranslateable) get our of my house 'Cause I don't need you anymore Your opinion has become obsolete The energy in me, you can't get around it, you can't comprehend What the hell you doin't here with your bitchin about money Yes, you're guilty (untranslateable) Your eternal bitching, I've been set free from (untranslateable) (untranslateable) - comes down to the other guy better leaving it at this This may see off your shame You've been defeated and can't touch me The energy inside will strike you without mercy Make your seams crack What's done is done - you just stopped trying chorus It's not completely finished yet, but it's close. It's really all about the urge to rise above others judgement and seeing them off in confrontation so you may rise above your dependancy on others (usually the ones in control at the moment)

10-26-2008, 12:23 PM	#5
Crazysah User Posts: 98 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi, India Age: 20 Rep:	Wow. I really like it but it could be tweaked a little to make is sound better in English. I am sure these lyrics are better read in Dutch.

10-27-2008, 10:49 AM	#6
Nasty Habit Learner Posts: 12 Join Date: Oct 2008 Rep:	Luckily, they are

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