How to write a chart-topping song
It has to be optimistic. And pessimistic. Make sure the listener remembers that theme by repeating a line at least 12 times.
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Throw in random words together, and since it’s a song, people are gonna think it’s metaphorical even if it isn’t.
Yellow diamonds…light…standing side by side…shadow…alive
Unrequited love always works best.
Turn away ‘cause I need you more…feel the heartbeat…I can’t deny…I’ve gotta let it go
People should be able to sing along to it so lyrics should be simple and vocals should range one octave only. They also wanna dance, so get a DJ/producer to layer it over a sick beat.
Boom! Straight to number one.
