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   Base your songs around just one image, thought, or thing. The most common topics in pop punk are love, adolescence, and youthful rebellion, but the beauty of the genre is how open it is. You can talk about politics, people, science fiction, or a night at the bar with your friends. The important thing is to keep it contained to one idea instead of cramming in 2-3. Pop punk songs are short, and you’ll be much more effective focusing on just one idea for each song.

   • In general, pop punk songs have 2-3 choruses, 2-3 verses, and maybe one breakdown, usually without lyrics. You can also consider a chant or call and response section for audience participation, but that’s about as complex as most pop punk song structures get.^[1]
     

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   Dive deeply into person angst or worries, from relationships to school. Pop punk is generally a very personal medium. Your fears, stress, and anger all make great, raw emotions for a pop song, so don’t shy away from your personal life and opinions. Punk is an open, DIY genre, and you should add your own take to your songs. While traditional «punk» steers free of emotional songwriting, pop-punk bands like Screeching Weasel, Good Charlotte, and more have proven that there is a demand for emotionally honest songwriting.

   • Love and heartbreak
   • Suburban angst
   • Rebellion against school, parents, etc.
   • Growing up.^[2]
     

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   Tap into the classic punk tradition of anti-establishment, political songwriting. Green Day’s album American Idiot, perhaps the most famous pop-punk political statement, is really just one album in a long tradition of socially conscious, politically informed punk rock music. Typically, the mood is rebellious and angry — pointing out problems others won’t in an attempt to bring about awareness about the issues you care about. Bands like «The Clash,» «Bad Religion,» and «Anti-Flag» can be powerful mentors. Some angles include:

   • Attacking a powerful political figure, like in Anti-Flag’s «Turncoat.»
   • Exposing an issue or ignored topic, like The Clash’s «Spanish Bombs» or «Washington Bullets.»
   • Mocking satire, pretending to be a political opponent to show how terrible their views are («Kill the Poor.»)

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   Don’t be afraid to throw in a sense of humor. Throughout the history of Pop-punk, pranksters, jokers, and biting satirists have shown that pop-punk can be just as funny as it is powerful, personal, or political. From NOFX’s «She’s Nubs,» most of Blink 182’s early library, or the self-aware The Steinways, don’t be afraid to write a silly, juvenile song just to get a quick laugh.^[3]
   

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   Know that there is no limit to your songwriting talents and topics. The Lillingtons, for example, wrote most of their songs in an imaginary sci-fi universe, building up stories and ideas through futuristic lyrics. If you feel like writing a cowboy anthem in the vein of Social Distortion, go for it. There is nothing stopping you from crafting a pop-punk jam from Batman’s perspective, or the mind of a monkey. Pop punk is a wide-open and inclusive genre, so write what you want to write.

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   Draft out the ideas or lines you want in your song. Sometimes the lyrics just start flowing, but more often than not writer’s block sets in. Power through it by sketching out the ideas, thoughts, or essential images you want in the songs. If you think of a line or rhyme, jot it down even if you don’t know how to use it yet. Once you have your key images and words, you can start building lines around them.^[4]
   

   • Even one good line can be the basis of a song, used as a chorus or a refrain to hold the song together.
   • Don’t think of writing the whole song in one linear sitting. Just start writing parts and fragments, and slowly you’ll start to see those that fit well together.^[5]
     

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   Begin with a simple, catchy chorus, as it’s an essential part of most pop punk. Pop songs, no matter the genre, need to hook the listener and get stuck in the brain. It should be easily remembered, a short, simply phrase with a hummable melody. Think of this as the 1-2 sentences that sum up your entire song theme.

   • Once you’ve written the lyrics, try humming or whistling out tunes to find a good melody. When it is catchy even without words, you’ve got a killer chorus to use.
   • Green Day, Rancid, Operation Ivy, and Blink-182 are great bands who shot to popularity because they can write killer hooks, not just driving lyrics.

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   Keep your verses short, using the same length and rhyming for each one. More likely than not you’ll write in couplets — where each set of two lines rhymes with each other («I can see into your soul / because you’re just a victim of mind control»).^[6]
   You can also rhyme every line with each other, or rhyme ever-other line together («hey» / «me» / «day» / «we») for a more melodic, sing-song feel. If you’re stuck fleshing out the lyrics:

   • Tell a tale or story («Timebomb»)
   • String together related moments or images on the same theme («Story of my Life.»).
   • Approach the topic from new places or perspectives each verse («Longview»)

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   Think about adding a sing-along section or chant to a few songs. The sing-alongs, which are usually «lalalas» «oooohhhs» and «ahhhhhhs,» are a staple of pop-punk because it gets the audience involved. Frequently, the best place for a sing-along is the chorus or the outro, but you can place them everywhere. You don’t need one in every song as it can get old. However, even a «lyric» as simple as «nananana nanananana» in «All the Small Things» can be the difference between a dud and a hit.

5. 

   5

   Read and cover other pop-punk songs to learn from the greatest. When people commonly talk about how the Beatles or Bob Dylan were the best songwriters of their generation, they usually point to their years playing 100’s of different rock or folk cover songs. You can do the same thing with pop punk. Covering songs helps you feel out things that work, learning from the very best as you subconsciously internalize song structure, lyric tricks, and catchy melody lines.

   • Cover the songs you like to play more like the bands you admire.
   • Reading lyrics without the music is a good way to see how lyrics are written, and a good way to compare you own.

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• Just keep writing, and don’t be afraid to move stuff around. Though not pop-punk, legendary lyricist Paul Simon claims he writes only fragments of songs, stringing them together later.

• While punk is inclusive, it has its fair share of «haters» like any other genre. Don’t ever let someone tell you that your lyrics «aren’t punk.» That’s the least punk thing someone can tell you!

1. 

   1

   Base your songs around just one image, thought, or thing. The most common topics in pop punk are love, adolescence, and youthful rebellion, but the beauty of the genre is how open it is. You can talk about politics, people, science fiction, or a night at the bar with your friends. The important thing is to keep it contained to one idea instead of cramming in 2-3. Pop punk songs are short, and you’ll be much more effective focusing on just one idea for each song.

   • In general, pop punk songs have 2-3 choruses, 2-3 verses, and maybe one breakdown, usually without lyrics. You can also consider a chant or call and response section for audience participation, but that’s about as complex as most pop punk song structures get.^[1]
     

2. 

   2

   Dive deeply into person angst or worries, from relationships to school. Pop punk is generally a very personal medium. Your fears, stress, and anger all make great, raw emotions for a pop song, so don’t shy away from your personal life and opinions. Punk is an open, DIY genre, and you should add your own take to your songs. While traditional «punk» steers free of emotional songwriting, pop-punk bands like Screeching Weasel, Good Charlotte, and more have proven that there is a demand for emotionally honest songwriting.

   • Love and heartbreak
   • Suburban angst
   • Rebellion against school, parents, etc.
   • Growing up.^[2]
     

   Advertisement

3. 

   3

   Tap into the classic punk tradition of anti-establishment, political songwriting. Green Day’s album American Idiot, perhaps the most famous pop-punk political statement, is really just one album in a long tradition of socially conscious, politically informed punk rock music. Typically, the mood is rebellious and angry — pointing out problems others won’t in an attempt to bring about awareness about the issues you care about. Bands like «The Clash,» «Bad Religion,» and «Anti-Flag» can be powerful mentors. Some angles include:

   • Attacking a powerful political figure, like in Anti-Flag’s «Turncoat.»
   • Exposing an issue or ignored topic, like The Clash’s «Spanish Bombs» or «Washington Bullets.»
   • Mocking satire, pretending to be a political opponent to show how terrible their views are («Kill the Poor.»)

4. 

   4

   Don’t be afraid to throw in a sense of humor. Throughout the history of Pop-punk, pranksters, jokers, and biting satirists have shown that pop-punk can be just as funny as it is powerful, personal, or political. From NOFX’s «She’s Nubs,» most of Blink 182’s early library, or the self-aware The Steinways, don’t be afraid to write a silly, juvenile song just to get a quick laugh.^[3]
   

5. 

   5

   Know that there is no limit to your songwriting talents and topics. The Lillingtons, for example, wrote most of their songs in an imaginary sci-fi universe, building up stories and ideas through futuristic lyrics. If you feel like writing a cowboy anthem in the vein of Social Distortion, go for it. There is nothing stopping you from crafting a pop-punk jam from Batman’s perspective, or the mind of a monkey. Pop punk is a wide-open and inclusive genre, so write what you want to write.

Advertisement

1. 

   1

   Draft out the ideas or lines you want in your song. Sometimes the lyrics just start flowing, but more often than not writer’s block sets in. Power through it by sketching out the ideas, thoughts, or essential images you want in the songs. If you think of a line or rhyme, jot it down even if you don’t know how to use it yet. Once you have your key images and words, you can start building lines around them.^[4]
   

   • Even one good line can be the basis of a song, used as a chorus or a refrain to hold the song together.
   • Don’t think of writing the whole song in one linear sitting. Just start writing parts and fragments, and slowly you’ll start to see those that fit well together.^[5]
     

2. 

   2

   Begin with a simple, catchy chorus, as it’s an essential part of most pop punk. Pop songs, no matter the genre, need to hook the listener and get stuck in the brain. It should be easily remembered, a short, simply phrase with a hummable melody. Think of this as the 1-2 sentences that sum up your entire song theme.

   • Once you’ve written the lyrics, try humming or whistling out tunes to find a good melody. When it is catchy even without words, you’ve got a killer chorus to use.
   • Green Day, Rancid, Operation Ivy, and Blink-182 are great bands who shot to popularity because they can write killer hooks, not just driving lyrics.

3. 

   3

   Keep your verses short, using the same length and rhyming for each one. More likely than not you’ll write in couplets — where each set of two lines rhymes with each other («I can see into your soul / because you’re just a victim of mind control»).^[6]
   You can also rhyme every line with each other, or rhyme ever-other line together («hey» / «me» / «day» / «we») for a more melodic, sing-song feel. If you’re stuck fleshing out the lyrics:

   • Tell a tale or story («Timebomb»)
   • String together related moments or images on the same theme («Story of my Life.»).
   • Approach the topic from new places or perspectives each verse («Longview»)

4. 

   4

   Think about adding a sing-along section or chant to a few songs. The sing-alongs, which are usually «lalalas» «oooohhhs» and «ahhhhhhs,» are a staple of pop-punk because it gets the audience involved. Frequently, the best place for a sing-along is the chorus or the outro, but you can place them everywhere. You don’t need one in every song as it can get old. However, even a «lyric» as simple as «nananana nanananana» in «All the Small Things» can be the difference between a dud and a hit.

5. 

   5

   Read and cover other pop-punk songs to learn from the greatest. When people commonly talk about how the Beatles or Bob Dylan were the best songwriters of their generation, they usually point to their years playing 100’s of different rock or folk cover songs. You can do the same thing with pop punk. Covering songs helps you feel out things that work, learning from the very best as you subconsciously internalize song structure, lyric tricks, and catchy melody lines.

   • Cover the songs you like to play more like the bands you admire.
   • Reading lyrics without the music is a good way to see how lyrics are written, and a good way to compare you own.

Advertisement

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• Just keep writing, and don’t be afraid to move stuff around. Though not pop-punk, legendary lyricist Paul Simon claims he writes only fragments of songs, stringing them together later.

• While punk is inclusive, it has its fair share of «haters» like any other genre. Don’t ever let someone tell you that your lyrics «aren’t punk.» That’s the least punk thing someone can tell you!

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