How Do You Write Progressive Metal Lyrics?
• Imagine an interesting rhythm in your mind and note the pattern: does it go in 7 notes or 4? Does it change speed often? Adjust some sample lyrics into it to see what it would sound like. From there, you can start thinking on a topic. If you would rather write the lyrics THEN apply a rhythm, please continue. • Think of a topic. You can jot down anything that comes to mind or group things, search online for an interesting story to recreate as your own, or even just imagine something in your mind, like an ocean view off an island and some events that take place on it. It can even come from something odd outside, a past experience, a dream, anything that captivates your mind to delve into it. • Tell a story. As any progressive fan knows, the lyrics are often poetic and tell a story. You may want yours to do the same. Now, to get the most effect, you should think of how the consonants will roll off the tongue, how the rhythm of the words are, how the syllables are in creating the scene a
