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.
Proper usage would be an educated individual who makes his/her living by writing both or either the music and lyrics for songs.
I love being a songwriter. Although I haven't actually written a whole song yet. (Hilary Duff)
by neonpink August 25, 2010
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.
by LeahArlette May 27, 2008
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.
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.
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.
by Marksmania September 14, 2008
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.
Kim Namjoon, the songwriter of the century, released his critically acclaimed mixtape mono in 2018. It is a piece of art that has healed and comforted millions of people.
by rmsng May 13, 2021
If you want to make it in the music industry, just put on a pair of skinny jeans and a stupid hat and play some cheesy campfire songs on an acoustic guitar. Label yourself as a singer-songwriter and boom! You've made it! No matter how much you suck. Your pathetic attempt at writing music will instantly be mistaken for real talent.
"Who's this pathetic little hipster who can't write decent music for shit? Oh wait, he's a singer-songwriter? OH MY GOD his songs are so deep and meaningful and so much better than all the other crappy modern music of today! Please have my babies, mister singer-songwriter!
by Bitter asshole January 16, 2015
by metallica3000 March 24, 2012
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”
After the bridge, everyone drop out, I’m gonna have a Sensitive Songwriter Moment and then we’ll hit ‘em with the last chorus.
by ZaxxonPaxxil May 4, 2021