"The term intuition is used to describe "thoughts and preferences that come to mind quickly and without much reflection".[1] "The word 'intuition' comes from the Latin word 'intueri', which is often roughly translated as meaning 'to look inside'’ or 'to contemplate'."[2] Intuition provides us with beliefs that we cannot necessarily justify. For this reason, it has been the subject of study in psychology, as well as a topic of interest in the supernatural. The "right brain" is popularly associated with intuitive processes such as aesthetic abilities.[3][4][5] Some scientists have contended that intuition is associated with innovation in scientific discovery.[6] Intuition is also a common subject of New Agewritings.[7]"
There are many ways to write a song and there is no right way, only methods that have been successful for other songwriters. However, one of the bests ways is to follow your intuition. If you can open up your subconscious and let your ideas flow from there, it will guide you down the path towards your goal. When it comes to songwriting, that is towards a unique and satisfying (at least to you) composition.
My own writing comes from my sub-conscious and I find my words and melodies being chosen as if by
someone else who is using me as a vessel. I know it sounds kind of "out there", but after a long time working in this way, I have come to accept that my conscious self is just a small part of a larger "something" that seems to know a lot more about me and the world I live in that I do.
I often will write something and find messages in the subtext of the writings that mean something to me in multiple ways. I believe it's kind of like dreaming. Associations in my writing have meaning for me, both at a personal level and as a indicator of my understanding of our shared culture.
I guess I'm talking like a Jungian.
Truthfully though, I think writing lyrics is the core of writing a good song. I admire songwriters who can
combine a compelling melody with lyrics that have a message or lyrics that can provoke images that send a
message to the listener. It's hard work, but in the end it's worth it. Songwriters like James Blunt and John
Ondrasik can do just that. They are a couple of my contemporary favorites. Check them out if you haven't
heard them and be sure to read the lyrics!
I guess I'm talking like a Jungian.
Truthfully though, I think writing lyrics is the core of writing a good song. I admire songwriters who can
combine a compelling melody with lyrics that have a message or lyrics that can provoke images that send a
message to the listener. It's hard work, but in the end it's worth it. Songwriters like James Blunt and John
Ondrasik can do just that. They are a couple of my contemporary favorites. Check them out if you haven't
heard them and be sure to read the lyrics!
Here's an online test to find out how intuitive you are. Intuition Test
