How to Write Songs Like Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and John Mayer

In this video, I show you how to write songs—and specifically lyrics—like Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and John Mayer. There is a particular type of song and songwriting that these three songwriters have in common—it's a way to write songs that lots of songwriters use: metaphor songs. I start by defining metaphor, and share the principles and methods for creating original ideas, and furnishing them with great lyrics, just like these songwriters. #songwriting #howtowritesongs #howtowriteasong #brunomars #taylorswift #johnmayer #taylorswiftsongs #mirrorballlyrics #taylorswiftmirrorballlyrics Want to write your own original lyrics? AUGUST 25/26 2022 - LIVE ONLINE METAPHOR WRITING WORKSHOP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/35499... Ready to take your songwriting further? Join our international Songwriters Community - get access to free workshops, live feedback sessions with Keppie and Benny, and more: https://howtowritesongs.org/community/ Upcoming live online workshops: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/keppi... For once-a-month tips, tools and tidbits on songwriting from Keppie, subscribe to the newsletter here: https://howtowritesongs.org/subscribe... Get in touch with us on socials:   / howtowrite.songs     / keppiecoutts   Keppie's music is here: https://www.keppiecouttsmusic.com/music Ben's music is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7M3Zf... http://www.silamor.com/music SONG REFERENCES Mirrorball, Taylor Swift Locked Out of Heaven, Bruno Mars Belief, John Mayer Moon Song, Phoebe Bridgers PHOTO CREDITS: Taylor Swift: Beth Garrabrant / Courtesy Republic Bruno Mars: PRNewsFoto/Renaissance Hotels/AP Images Phoebe bridgers: Frank Ockenfels/ Courtesy of Grand Stand John Mayer: Instagram