Kimbra on what makes a great lyric

“Lean into the unexpected… the ambiguity of a lyric is what makes a song mysterious. ” ~ Kimbra
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Kimbra reflects on seven different aspects of lyric writing that help a songwriter build a higher and more personal level of lyrical storytelling. Watch as she explains a number of things that she keeps in mind when writing lyrics.
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - What Is Your Song About?
2:35 - "Lean Into the Unexpected"
4:19 - Breaking Writer's Block
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[@nonchalantd]

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[@Hakon_]

Great video!!

[@ianrtemplemusic]

"There's always multiple stories at work. There's the thing we say out loud, the thing we're thinking, the reflection at the end..." - love that.

[@Bianca0414]

This is why I love her music and respect her as an artist, because she tells the audience a story, she's not just yapping on the Mic.

[@imfiveone7158]

KIMBRAAAA 😍😍😍😍

[@TheMidnightModder]

There are a million variables that would make a great lyric, it's quite subjective because of that. In my opinion, a great lyric flows from the tongue easily, is technically interesting, is concise, and truthful. But other times, it's completely different.