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FatherPyrlig t1_iugp593 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:43 AM

Most songwriters write the music first and then either they, or a band mate comes up with the melody and lyrics.

There are exceptions like Bernie Taupin and Elton John. Elton is given lyrics and writes the music and melody around the lyrics.

Fluffy_Little_Fox t1_iuh1xrz wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:44 AM

Or Elton reads a manual for an oven.

https://youtu.be/8GuI4UUZrmw