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How to write your story for a personalised song
Which memories, details and feelings to share — no songwriting skills needed.
The story you share is the raw material for the lyrics. Here's how to give it everything it needs, without overthinking it.
Hear two previews before you decide.
Five steps
Start with the person
Who are they to you, and what's one word that sums them up?
Pick three moments
A beginning, a turning point and something from today works well.
Add real details
Names, places, dates, objects. 'Our flat in Leeds' beats 'our first home'.
Say what you feel
Gratitude, pride, love, an apology — the emotion becomes the chorus.
Choose the sound last
Once the story is clear, the right style and energy usually follow.
What to leave out
Very long lists and private information you wouldn't want played aloud. A song has limited room — a few vivid moments beat a full biography.
You do not need to write like a writer
This guide is about what to tell us, not about writing lyrics. Rhymes, structure and the chorus are handled for you. What helps most is honest, specific notes — bullet points, half sentences and typos are all fine. You can also tell your story by voice in the creator.
The details that give lyrics something to hold
Names
Their name, the nickname you use, and the names of children, pets or friends who matter to the story.
Your relationship
Who they are to you — mum, best mate, husband, grandad — and how long you have known each other.
Important dates
A wedding year, a first meeting, a birth. Approximate is fine.
Places
'Our flat in Leeds' or 'the beach at St Ives' says far more than 'our first home' or 'the seaside'.
How you met
Where it happened and what you first noticed. Even an ordinary beginning makes a lovely verse.
Memories
Two or three moments with something you can picture: a holiday, a kitchen dance, a long drive.
Inside jokes and phrases
The thing they always say, a running joke, a phrase only your family understands.
Personality
Three words that describe them, and a habit that sums them up.
Difficult moments and achievements
Songs often hit hardest when they acknowledge what someone came through: an illness, a move abroad, a loss, a tough year. You can mention it briefly and choose how much detail to share. Achievements belong here too — a degree, a promotion, a marathon, raising a family.
For example, a note might say: 'Lost her job in 2020, retrained as a nurse at 45, now loves it.' That one line gives the song a turning point.
Feelings and the message you want to send
Finish your notes with what you feel and what you want them to hear. Thank you, I am proud of you, I am sorry, I would do it all again. This usually becomes the heart of the chorus, so one clear sentence is worth more than a paragraph.
When you cannot remember the dates
Do not worry. 'Early 2000s', 'the summer before uni' or 'when the kids were small' work perfectly well in a song. Feelings and images matter more than exact facts, and a precise date is rarely what makes someone cry.
What you do not need to include
- A full life story — a few vivid moments beat a biography.
- Private information you would not want played aloud: addresses, phone numbers, health details they would not share.
- Long lists of every relative — pick the people who matter most to this song.
- Polished writing — notes are enough.
What makes it feel truly personal
For example, compare 'She is a wonderful mother' with 'She drove me to Saturday football for ten years and still has my first medal on the fridge.' The second gives the song a picture. Aim for two or three lines like that and the result will sound like your story, not anyone's.
Ready to use your notes?
Once your notes are ready, paste them into the creator and you will hear two previews before deciding anything. If you want to know more about the service itself, see how we turn a story into a song.
Frequently asked questions
Keep exploring
- Turn your story into a song — start creating
- How to choose a music style
- Create a personalised song — Start with a few notes and hear two previews.
Hear two previews before you decide.