Songwriting Quiz TRAINING

What word emerges as the central theme of the song?

What does the songwriter mean by the line 'Don't want the pain that came with your options'?

What does the songwriter mean by the line 'I really should be leaving'?

What does the songwriter mean by the line 'If it's the only way to keep you, baby you can't have it'?

How does the songwriter develop the story in the song?

What is the songwriter's approach to lyric writing?

What is the songwriter's feeling towards the person she loves?

• Frustration

• Hatred

• Indifference

• Joy

How does the songwriter ensure that every line of lyric is connected to the central theme?

• By repeating the same idea in different words.

• By using poetic language and metaphors.

• By asking herself why she feels a certain way.

• By using complex and impressive melodies.

How does the songwriter come up with the central theme of the song?

• By brainstorming different ideas.

• By playing around with melodies and mumbles.

• By analyzing the chord progression.

• By listening to other songs for inspiration.

According to the video, what is the key to crafting great lyrics?

• Using poetic language and metaphors.

• Having a heartbreak situation as inspiration.

• Being clear and certain about your words.

• Having a complex and impressive melody.