A Holistic Approach to Writing Lyrics | Song Study: "Life on Earth"

In this video I share some philosophies about why lyrics are so important to songs and particularly to the process of songwriting. Line by line, I break down my own process writing the lyrics for my song “Life on Earth”.

Understanding some of the less obvious reasons why lyrics are so key to songwriting will help you write songs that resonate and hopefully, stand the test of time.

“Life on Earth” – from the album of the same title.
Published by Dying Ego Music (ASCAP) and Reservoir Media (ASCAP).

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ADAM WATTS Biography:

Born and raised in Orange County, CA., Adam Watts’ work as a songwriter, producer and mixing engineer has been featured on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide, including over a dozen #1 HITS across multiple genres in Contemporary Christian Music as well as the Mainstream.

Watts has worked with a diverse list of artists & projects, including:

• Demi Lovato
• Jeremy Camp
• Kelly Clarkson
• Miley Cyrus
• Wyclef Jean
• Colton Dixon
• Kathrine McPhee
• Joe Jonas
• Plain White Ts
• Jesse McCartney
• Hey Violet
• Switchfoot

And projects including:

• A Week Away (Netflix Feature Film/Musical)
• Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian (feature film)
• High School Musical (1, 2 & 3) – Disney Channel Movies
• The Book Club (Paramount Pictures)
• Hannah Montana (all seasons) – Disney Channel Show
• Camp Rock (1 & 2) – Disney Channel Movies
• Fireworks Show theme song for Disneyland (“Live the Magic”)
• Brave (Pixar animated feature film)

His songs, productions and mixes appeared in the Billboard Top 100, eight consecutive years in a row and have over half a billion views on YouTube and 100s of millions of plays on Spotify. Watts has also received an ASCAP Pop Award and Three Dove Awards.

Watts has worked extensively with some of the most well known companies in the world including Capitol Records, Universal Republic, Hollywood Records, BEC/Tooth & Nail Records, Sony/ BMG, Pixar and more. After a decade long stint as a songwriter for Walt Disney Music Group he recently began a new worldwide songwriting/publishing relationship with Reservoir Media.

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