


In a few days, reread your scribblings and highlight the bits that resonate most profoundly. Then put down your pen and let the feelings marinate.

No matter where you are on your love timeline, write as much as you can possibly put into words. Who knows? Maybe your song will serve to help someone else find the strength to get through a similar situation. But it has to be done in order to move on and to honor that love is love whether it loved you back or not. It requires reliving painful memories and of course the letting go. But if you want to write a compelling love song, those are the feelings you must be brave enough to face and share.Īs for the one that got away - well, this could be the most challenging and gut-wrenching of all categories. Don’t be surprised if you’re overwhelmed and frozen with love at first … especially if your thoughts wander to the idea of living without them. All will connect you with the words to express why they matter. If the object of your affection is someone you’ve loved for awhile - whether a romantic partner or a family member who’s been in your life since the day you were born - you might want to look at photos of them, revisit music you’ve listened to together, reread letters, texts or emails they’ve written. What are you waiting for? Writing about something in real time will capture its essence with way more clarity than writing from the memory of it. If any of the above apply, start scribbling.

