Lyric Mastery - Storytelling in Songwriting

#22 - How to Show a Change between your Song's Beginning and Ending


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#022 - The Most Important Element of a Story that Works – How to Show a Change between Beginning and Ending.

Honestly, you’re about to learn about one of the most important aspects that decide if you have a story or if it’s just a sequence of events where nothing happens at all. 

You might already know what I mean: Stories are about change. 

In each episode, I’m saying, “Stories are about change. Stories are about change.”

But what does “Change” actually mean?

  • How can we end differently than we started?
  • How can we show how our plot progresses?
  • And how can we keep listeners engaged?
  • Well, in today’s bite-sized episode, you’ll discover how you can use that crucial element of storytelling for writing more captivating lyrics.

    Are you ready?

    Let’s get started.

    Episode Overview:

    [00:01:29] Recap of what we've learned so far

    [00:02:27] Change in Stories

    [00:03:37] What is a plot?

    [00:06:20] Beginning - CHANGE - Ending

    [00:09:21] Story Example: The Lion King

    [00:12:10] Song Examples that Show Change

    [00:12:18] “I’m A Believer” by The Monkees

    [00:13:01] “Love Again” by Dua Lipa

    [00:14:21] “Good Riddance / Time of Your Life” by Green Day

    [00:15:05] “I’d Do Anything for Love” by Meat Loaf

    [00:16:23] “You Asked for This” by Halsey

    [00:17:19] “To Be Loved” by Adele

    [00:18:32] Summary and Outro


    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Song Exploder: https://songexploder.net/dua-lipa
    • “I’m A Believer” – The Monkees – © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
    • “Love Again” – Dua Lipa – © Silver Fox Music Limited, Tap Music Publishing Ltd., Best Coffee In Town, Tomboy Music Limited
    • “Good Riddance / Time of your Life” – Green Day – © W.b.m. Music Corp., Green Daze Music
    • “I’d do Anything for Love” – Meat Loaf – © Edward B Marks Music Company, Marks Edward B. Music Corp., Edward B. Marks Music Co.
    • “You Asked for This” – Halsey – © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
    • “To Be Loved” – Adele – © Universal Music Publishing Group
    • Visit ⁠⁠lyricmastery.com⁠⁠ for everything on storytelling in songwriting.


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