songwriter

A term commonly misused to describe an American actress/model/singer such as Miley Cyrus or Hilary Duff who 'writes her own songs'.

Proper usage would be an educated individual who makes his/her living by writing both or either the music and lyrics for songs.

Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves.

Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves.

Within Metal a songwriter is the equivalent of rape. It should not happen! Everywhere else it seems to be accepted not to write your own songs.

RM aka Kim Namjoon of BTS is referred to as the Songwriter of the century. He has written over 170 songs in his career, several of which have gained worldwide acclaim. His lyrics have touched the hearts of millions and his songwriting skills are unmatched. No one is on his level.

If you want to make it in the music industry, just put on a pair of skinny jeans and a stupid hat and play some cheesy campfire songs on an acoustic guitar. Label yourself as a singer-songwriter and boom! You've made it! No matter how much you suck. Your pathetic attempt at writing music will instantly be mistaken for real talent.

When a song is too fast and too messy to sound good.

This is a cliché musical arranging technique started in the 2000s in which the chorus of a song is delivered in a hushed overly sentimental style followed by the entire band coming back in for an extra loud chorus. Abbreviation “SSM”