Songwriting Prompts

Write a song about your favorite childhood memory.
Write a song about a time in your life when you were proud of yourself.
Write a song about your favorite season of the year.
Write a song about your favorite holiday and why it’s your favorite.
Write a song about your favorite thing to do for fun.
Write a song about someone you admire and why you admire them.
Write a song about why you love being alive.
Write a song about a time in your life when you were really happy.
Write a song about your dreams for the future.
Write a song about how music makes you feel.
Write a song about what brings you happiness.
Write a song about the things that make you feel grateful every day.
Write a song expressing how you feel when you listen to your favorite music genre(s).
Write a love song for someone you love deeply, expressing why you love them so much and why they mean everything to you – no holds barred!
Write an acoustic ballad telling the story of an epic love that ended in heartbreak – be sure to capture all the emotions felt throughout this relationship!
Write an upbeat pop/rock anthem praising all the wonderful things that characterize your perfect relationship – share with the world how lucky you are to have found this amazing person!
Write an electronic dance track celebrating freedom and liberation – let loose and write without any constraints, just enjoying the creative process!
Write an acoustic folk-style track telling the story of someone who has overcome great hardships in their life – be sure to inject plenty of hope and determination into your lyrics!
Write an R&B slow jam professing your undying devotion to your lover – go all out with sweet lyrics, sultry vocals, and passionate instrumentation!
Write a song about your favorite place to relax and unwind.
Write an upbeat reggae tune celebrating friendship – let everyone know how valuable friends truly are!