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    [Noun]  | "song*writ*er" | \ ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər \


    1: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs


    Origin: 1721 ;

    [Noun]  | "singer-songwriter" 


    1: a performer who writes songs and sings them

    [Noun]  | "songwriter" 


    1: a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice;


      * e.g., " ... he's both a singer and a songwriter "



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     [ "songwriter" ]

    1: A term commonly misused to describe an American actress/model/singer such as Miley Cyrus or Hilary Duff who 'writes her own songs'. Proper usage would be an educated individual who makes his/her living by writing both or either the music and lyrics for songs.

      * e.g.,  ... I love being a songwriter. Although I haven't actually written a whole song yet. (Hilary Duff) 

     [ "songwriter" ]

    1: Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves.

      * e.g.,  ... Paris Hilton isn't smart enough to be a songwriter or a singer. 

     [ "Songwriter" ]

    1: Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves.

      * e.g.,  ... In order to sell albums most pop-musicians need a songwriter. 


     [ "Songwriter" ]

    2: Within Metal a songwriter is the equivalent of rape. It should not happen! Everywhere else it seems to be accepted not to write your own songs.

     [ "Songwriter of the century" ]

    1: RM aka Kim Namjoon of BTS is referred to as the Songwriter of the century. He has written over 170 songs in his career, several of which have gained worldwide acclaim. His lyrics have touched the hearts of millions and his songwriting skills are unmatched. No one is on his level.

      * e.g.,  ... Kim Namjoon, the songwriter of the century, released his critically acclaimed mixtape mono in 201 It is a piece of art that has healed and comforted millions of people. 

     [ "Songwriting syndrome" ]

    1: When a song is too fast and too messy to sound good.

      * e.g.,  ... Why isn't this sounding good? 

     [ "Sensitive Songwriter Moment" ]

    1: This is a cliché musical arranging technique started in the 2000s in which the chorus of a song is delivered in a hushed overly sentimental style followed by the entire band coming back in for an extra loud chorus. Abbreviation “SSM”

      * e.g.,  ... After the bridge, everyone drop out, I’m gonna have a Sensitive Songwriter Moment and then we’ll hit ‘em with the last chorus. 

     [ "the worst songwriter of all time" ]

    1: One Direction's boys... Oh wait! They do not write their songs!.

      * e.g.,  ... I think the the worst songwriter of all time must to die. 

     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    1: Dave Gahan. Formerly known as a lead singer only, but on Playing the Angel (2005 album) he penned three superlative songs: Suffer Well; I Want it All; and Nothing's Impossible, along with Martin L. Gore's always painfully beautiful songs.

      * e.g.,  ... The Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter is Dave Gahan. Martin L. Gore is also equally talented because he is also in Depeche Mode. He is DM's lead songwriter and co-singer. That's why I love Depeche Mode a lot. 


     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    2: Dave Gahan also released his first solo album, Paper Monsters, in 200 Highly recommended if you are a true DM or Dave fan.


     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    3: Dave Gahan


     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    4: David Gahan


     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    5: Sexy Man


     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    6: DM


     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    7: Personal Jesus


     [ "Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter" ]

    8: Martin L. Gore

     [ "<.7.9.7.6..>Laxwell's Songwriting<.7.9.7.6.>" ]

    1: <.9.6..>Laxwell's Songwriting<.9.>

      * e.g.,  ... <.9.6..>Laxwell's Songwriting<.9.> 

     [ "Singer-songwriter" ]

    1: A person who sings, writes and produces their own music.

      * e.g.,  ... Shabnam is considered a singer-songwriter because she writes and sings her own songs. 

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