What Can I Write A Song About

Ever stare at a blank page? Or maybe a blank screen? Your trusty guitar sits there. Your keyboard beckons. Your voice box is ready. But... what to sing about? It’s a question that has plagued poets and pop stars alike. Don't worry, you're not alone. This is the age-old mystery. The Great Songwriting Conundrum.

People think you need a life-altering event. A broken heart. A breathtaking sunset. A profound philosophical insight. And sure, those are great. Very great. But let’s be honest. Sometimes the most powerful inspiration comes from the mundane. The utterly, gloriously, ordinary stuff.

Think about it. Have you ever been truly, deeply annoyed by something small? Like, really annoyed? That’s gold. That’s pure songwriting fuel. The way the milk carton always seems to be just empty when you want your cereal. The squeaky hinge on the bathroom door that wakes up the whole house. The rogue sock that disappears in the laundry, never to be seen again. These are the unsung heroes of everyday life. Why shouldn’t they have their own ballads?

I'm talking about songs about the existential dread of finding a parking spot. Or the epic struggle of assembling IKEA furniture. Imagine a power ballad about the moment you realize you’ve forgotten your reusable grocery bags. The dramatic tension! The missed opportunity! The sheer, unadulterated guilt!

And let’s not forget about food. Oh, food. Is there anything more universally relatable than food? A song about that first bite of pizza after a long day. The triumphant joy of finding the last cookie. The mild panic when you realize you’re out of coffee. These are the anthems of our generation. Or at least, the anthems of my morning.

Perhaps you’re thinking, "But that’s not art." Well, I’d argue that anything that makes someone feel something is art. And honestly, a good laugh is a powerful feeling. A little bit of recognition? Even better. So, go ahead. Write a song about the peculiar way your cat stares at you. Is it judging your life choices? Is it plotting world domination? The mystery is your song.

How about the simple act of trying to fold a fitted sheet? It’s a battle of wills. A dance of confusion. A testament to human perseverance. You could write a blues song about that. A mournful tune about the elusive corners that refuse to align. Or a fast-paced, frantic rock song about the sheer impossibility of it all.

Then there are the people we encounter. The chatty cashier who asks how your day is going and actually wants to know. The person who holds the door for you when your hands are full. The stranger who smiles at you for no reason. These moments, however fleeting, are the little sparks that can ignite a melody. You could write a sweet folk song about the shared humanity in those brief interactions.

The lost sock is a modern-day tragedy. It deserves its own opera.

And what about our technology? Oh, the joys and sorrows of our digital lives. The frustration of a slow internet connection. The sweet relief of a fully charged phone. The awkwardness of accidentally liking an old photo on social media. These are the dramatic narratives of the 21st century. Why are we not writing more songs about them?

Consider the internal monologues we all have. The endless conversations we have with ourselves. The silly jokes we tell ourselves. The times we’ve practiced what we’re going to say in a difficult conversation, only for it to never happen. That’s a treasure trove of lyrical content. You could write a spoken-word piece, or a rap song, about the internal chaos that is your brain.

Don’t feel pressured to be overly profound. Sometimes, the most relatable songs are the ones that admit we’re just trying our best. That we’re a little bit messy. That we’re not always sure what we’re doing. A song about that moment of blissful ignorance before you realize you’ve made a huge mistake. That’s real. That’s raw.

So next time you’re stuck, don’t look for grand gestures. Look around you. Listen to the hum of the refrigerator. Watch the dust motes dance in the sunlight. Observe the subtle drama of your own daily existence. The world is brimming with song ideas, even if they’re the kind that make you chuckle and say, "Yep, that’s me." Your everyday life is your muse. Embrace the ordinary. It’s where the magic often hides.