Best Song Topics To Write About

If I tell you, there are only eight global topics of what your song can be about, would you like to see them? So no more wondering about what to write about, but getting a clear direction right from the start.

In this blog post, we'll break down six amazing song topics that everyone loves, but nobody talks about enough.

No, this isn't another one of those endless lists of random ideas where you get buried under thousands of prompts. We'll only be talking about eight song idea categories that truly interest people on a universal level.

The first topic is life and death because every person on this earth is concerned about what can harm them and what can kill them.

Here are three song examples that tackle this profound topic:

When choosing to write about life and death in your song, you have a wide array of perspectives and narratives to explore, such as the struggle to survive, saying goodbye to someone, the aftermath of death, or a physical attack focusing on harm done rather than on the crime itself.

The next gripping topic is crime. Crime threatens our safety and challenges our sense of justice.

Here are three songs that dive deep into various criminal narratives:

Writing about crime in your song can explore themes such as planning a crime, committing it, its aftermath, incarceration, wrongful conviction, and the victim’s perspective.

For those who enjoy darker themes, horror explores the fine line between sanity and insanity. These songs create an atmosphere of fear and often depict the struggle against impending doom:

Horror-themed songs often involve literal or metaphorical monsters and explore views from the victim's perspective, delve into insanity, or simply create an atmosphere of fear.

When topics escalate to a grander scale, war songs address the survival of groups, tribes, or entire nations. They question how we fight battles while maintaining our humanity.

Here are three powerful war-themed songs:

Writing war-themed songs can focus on honor, the duty to fight, the physical and mental consequences of war, and its impact on individuals, families, and nations.

Love songs are timeless and ubiquitous, but they can still be incredibly touching and diverse. Here are three iconic love songs that have captivated audiences:

Love songs can discuss romantic relationships, familial bonds, friendship, and even the desire for respect and admiration. They cover a wide range of emotions and experiences, from longing and meeting someone special to heartbreak and confessions of love.

There is also the option to write songs about wanting to feel recognized, respected, or admired.

We also got songs that are very internal and show a person's transformation.

Songs about a person's internal shift/transformation can be combined best with the other topics.

Write a song that’s about someone’s legacy – it’s about how they can live on and what is the best way to be remembered.

Writing songs with universal appeal begins with addressing fundamental human needs. You can craft songs that resonate deeply with listeners by tapping into these six core topics—life and death, safety, love, esteem, beliefs, and legacy.

So, as you start working on a new song, consider diving into one of these categories to find a direction and meaningful connection for your lyrics.

Let me know in the comments below which topic resonates with you the most.