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Song Outline Worksheet using

Figurative Language
Song Title : _______________________________________________
Songwriter(s) : ____________________________________________
Verse I (How does the story begin and enter the chorus?)

Chorus (how does the chorus summarise the main idea of the
story?)

Verse II (How does the story continue? How does this verse
expand the story?)

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Bridge (Similar to the Chorus; how does it contrast to Verse I and

II; what is the new perspective?)

Verse III (How does the story end?) Or Chorus (How is the Chorus
changed to show an end to the story?)

Brainstorming Section :
What theme do I want to explore in my song? (Use the song
theme chart to help you)

What interesting figurative language ideas do I want to use in

this song?

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Lyric Themes and Library

SUBJECT
At Home
Boyfriend
Girlfriend
Husband
Wife
Baby
Child
Teenager
Parents
Grandparents
Other
Relatives
Friends
Family
Enemies
Neighbours
Pets
Celebrity
Place
Home/Away
A Room
Restaurant
Bar
Park/Garden
Street
Town/City
A Special
place
Object
Possessions
Clothes
Purchases
Technology
Furniture
Green Issues
Hobbies
Food
Holidays
Fitness
Leisure
Transport
Train
Bus/Coach
Car
Aeroplane
Bike
Motorbike

TIME
FRAME
Past
Present
Future
Changing
Talking
Thinking
Reflecting
Hopes
Dreams
Wants
Needs
I/He/She

EMOTION

LIFE

ACTION

Positive
Love
Friendship
Kindness
Warmth
Passion
Joy
Pleasure
Happiness
Tenderness
Compassion
Empathy
Sympathy
Understanding
Justice
Strength
Thoughtful
Humility
Modesty

Relationships
Start
Keep
End
Fulfilling
Unfulfilling
Engagement
Marriage
Divorce
Separation
Anniversaries
Children
Parents
Friends
Family
Police

Positive
Makes Sense
Concerned
Truth
Sorry
Repentant
Apologetic
Regret
With Faith
Knowingly
Fairly
Willingly
Effortlessly
With Feeling
In Control
Can Recall
Desired
Keep
Wisely
Strength
Eager
Patient
Organised
Self Reliant
Giving
Wishes
Hopes
Dreams
Acceptance
Approval
Give time/money
Negative
Lies
Not Sorry
Unfairly
No faith
Unknowingly
Unwillingly
Unfeeling
Lack control
Cant Recall
Not Desired
Discard
Unwisely
Supremacy
Heartless
Control
Reticent
Impatient
Disorganised
Needs others
Rejection
Senseless
Unconcerned
Taking
Take time/money
Cause trouble

Opposites
Inferior/
Superior
Introvert/
Extrovert
Negative
Sadness
Concerns
Fears
Anguish
Anger
Temper
Doubt
Resentment
Regret
Remorse
Unjust
Jealousy
Hate
Pain
Dread
Weakness
Grief
Crazy
Hurt
Shame
Terror
Shock
Wicked
Thoughtless
Arrogance

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Life Events
Birth
Life
Death
Good Health / Poor
Health
Cancer
Mental Health
Problems
Depression
Healing/Cure
Accidents/Traumas
Abuse/Self Harm
Having Children/
Grandchildren
Losing a child,
friend, parent,
relative or pet
Lose faith or hope
Buying a New Home
Moving
Selling a Home
Homeless
School Life
Bullying
Pass Exams
Graduate
Find a New Job
Job Loss
Redundancy
Financial Problems
Victim of Crime
Identity theft
Criminal
Winning/Inheriting
money
Change
Stays the same
Trauma
Untimely Death

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PHYSICAL
EFFECTS
Positive
Laughter
Amusement
Ecstasy
Hugs
Kisses
Comfort
Cherished
Nears
Helpful
Run to
Calmness
Self control
Hard working
Courage
Celebrate
Animated
Satisfaction
Surprise
Love
Attention
Negative
Tears
Panic
Numbness
Cling to
Push Away
Walk Away
Run Away
Violence
Isolation
Separation
Phobic
Shaking
Lazy
Dramatic
Disaster
Unresolved
Ignored
Lack of
attention

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