Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Songwriting tips - ever wondered how to write a parody song? As a seasoned 'relyricer' on YouTube, let me share my 6 steps with you. I coined the phrase 'relyric' to describe the process of changing lyrics of existing songs to create something new. Relyriced songs are popular, and anybody can write one - just follow the six tips outlined in the video.
I encourage you to join in the challenge at the end as well - use the steps outlined in the video to create your own relyriced version of a popular song. Share your lyrics or video of you singing it with me (details in the video) and I will put together the new, relyriced song, using submitted work. Go on, it stretches your brain muscles, helps flex your creativity, and is FUN!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Relyricing
01:36 - Step 1 - Choose your song
2:58 - Step 2 - Choose your new theme
4:53 - Step 3 - Can the original contribute towards to new?
6:57 - Step 4 - Create the key phrase
8:57 - Step 5 - Write the lyrics
13:18 - Watch a live example of relyricing
18:41 - Step 6 - Revisit and tweak
20:39 - Conclusion
21:07 - Relyricing Challenge!
24:10 - Backing track for Relyricing Challenge
Subscribe for more relyriced songs about life these days: youtube.com/c/shirleyserban?sub_confirmation=1
Share this video with a friend, your class, your creative writing group!: youtu.be/VgrLmymi7qs
🤩 Watch next – My most popular songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoPxTy0n2gPRq7v8rDT_gJA5
🦠 Recommended Playlist – My Covid songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoM11L7m8hLGIqv5O0TPREhj
🎬 Keen on the Classic movies? You’ll enjoy this Playlist - My relyriced classic movie songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoP0tUcwVwd6yZtQ2YV8NpUP
🎶 Listen to my a cappella songs here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoPiB2Yt_NDOfWQbYgzED1tg
👩🏻💻 Let’s connect on Facebook: facebook.com/shirleyserban
💟 If you like what I do, please check out Patreon to see the many extra perks on offer for supporters: patreon.com/ShirleySerban
Or consider a one off PayPal donation towards my ongoing costs in producing these videos - paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=WZJU7MMSKKLPU
Thank you for choosing to watch some of my work - I hope it’s brought you some joy. Don’t be a stranger! Connect with a reaction and a comment - I’d love to hear from you.
Songwriting tips - ever wondered how to write a parody song? As a seasoned 'relyricer' on YouTube, let me share my 6 steps with you. I coined the phrase 'relyric' to describe the process of changing lyrics of existing songs to create something new. Relyriced songs are popular, and anybody can write one - just follow the six tips outlined in the video.
I encourage you to join in the challenge at the end as well - use the steps outlined in the video to create your own relyriced version of a popular song. Share your lyrics or video of you singing it with me (details in the video) and I will put together the new, relyriced song, using submitted work. Go on, it stretches your brain muscles, helps flex your creativity, and is FUN!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Relyricing
01:36 - Step 1 - Choose your song
2:58 - Step 2 - Choose your new theme
4:53 - Step 3 - Can the original contribute towards to new?
6:57 - Step 4 - Create the key phrase
8:57 - Step 5 - Write the lyrics
13:18 - Watch a live example of relyricing
18:41 - Step 6 - Revisit and tweak
20:39 - Conclusion
21:07 - Relyricing Challenge!
24:10 - Backing track for Relyricing Challenge
Subscribe for more relyriced songs about life these days: youtube.com/c/shirleyserban?sub_confirmation=1
Share this video with a friend, your class, your creative writing group!: youtu.be/VgrLmymi7qs
🤩 Watch next – My most popular songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoPxTy0n2gPRq7v8rDT_gJA5
🦠 Recommended Playlist – My Covid songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoM11L7m8hLGIqv5O0TPREhj
🎬 Keen on the Classic movies? You’ll enjoy this Playlist - My relyriced classic movie songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoP0tUcwVwd6yZtQ2YV8NpUP
🎶 Listen to my a cappella songs here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpGhWQ2tkoPiB2Yt_NDOfWQbYgzED1tg
👩🏻💻 Let’s connect on Facebook: facebook.com/shirleyserban
💟 If you like what I do, please check out Patreon to see the many extra perks on offer for supporters: patreon.com/ShirleySerban
Or consider a one off PayPal donation towards my ongoing costs in producing these videos - paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=WZJU7MMSKKLPU
Thank you for choosing to watch some of my work - I hope it’s brought you some joy. Don’t be a stranger! Connect with a reaction and a comment - I’d love to hear from you.
