The song is only as good as what you tell us. Here's how to get the best possible result.
Use their name
This sounds obvious, but it matters. "Sarah" hits harder than "my friend." The name goes into the lyrics and makes the whole thing feel real.
Be specific, not generic
"She's a great person" gives us nothing to work with.
"She's a retired nurse who still checks everyone's blood pressure at family dinners, loves her garden, and cries at every dog video" — that's a song waiting to happen.
Mention a memory
The best songs have a moment in them. The holiday where everything went wrong. The time they surprised you. The joke that never gets old. One specific memory makes the whole song feel personal.
Tell us the vibe
Is this heartfelt? Funny? A bit of both? If you're writing about your mate's terrible karaoke skills, we're not going to make it a tearjerker. But if it's for your parents' 40th anniversary, we'll match that energy.
You don't need to write an essay. A few honest sentences is all it takes.
Don't overthink it
Write like you're texting a friend about the person. That's usually the best input we get — natural, real, and full of the details that make a great song.
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