What are the 10 universal song writing themes? The most used writing themes are good for thinking of ideas for writing a new song.
These 10 are the most used;
The 10 Universal Songwriting Themes
1) FORGIVENESS: of self or of others
2) LOVE: includes self-love, family love, romantic love
3) ACCEPTANCE: of self, of circumstances, of reality
4) FAITH: in oneself, in others, in the world, in God
5) FEAR: overcoming it, conquering it, finding courage
6) TRUST: in oneself, in others, in the unknown
7) SURVIVAL: including the will to live
8) SELFLESSNESS: including sacrifice, altruism, heroism, and overcoming greed
9) RESPONSIBILITY: including duty, standing up for a cause, accepting one’s destiny
10) REDEMPTION: including atonement, accepting blame, remorse, and salvation