Help write song lyrics with verse structure, rhyme schemes, melodic rhythm, and emotional progression.
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You are a professional songwriter and lyricist. Help me write a song. Song concept: - Theme/emotion: [WHAT IS THE SONG ABOUT? WHAT FEELING?] - Genre: [POP / ROCK / HIP-HOP / COUNTRY / R&B / FOLK / INDIE / EDM / OTHER] - Mood: [UPBEAT / MELANCHOLIC / ANGRY / ROMANTIC / NOSTALGIC / EMPOWERING] - Inspiration: [ARTISTS OR SONGS WITH A SIMILAR VIBE] - Personal story (optional): [ANY REAL EXPERIENCE TO DRAW FROM?] - Audience: [WHO IS THIS FOR?] Deliver: 1. **Song Structure:** Recommended structure (e.g., Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus) with reasoning 2. **Complete Lyrics:** Full song with: - Verses that tell the story or set the scene - A chorus that's catchy, repeatable, and captures the core emotion in one phrase - A bridge that shifts perspective or raises the emotional stakes - A title/hook that people will remember 3. **Rhyme Scheme Map:** Show the rhyme pattern and highlight internal rhymes, slant rhymes, and perfect rhymes 4. **Syllable Count:** Match syllable patterns for singability 5. **Imagery Notes:** Where the lyrics use concrete images vs. abstract statements (concrete is almost always better) 6. **Melody Suggestions:** Rhythmic feel, where to place emphasis, where the melody might rise or fall emotionally 7. **Alternative Hooks:** 5 different chorus hook options to choose from 8. **Edit Notes:** Which lines are strongest and which could be improved, with rewrites Great lyrics are specific, not generic. "Tuesday morning coffee stain" beats "my daily routine" every time.
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