The Lyrcs blog
Practical guides for songwriters, on syllables, rhyme, and craft.
Apps · 6 min read
What to Look for in a Songwriting App (Mac, iPhone, iPad)
The features that actually help you write lyrics, from syllable counting to rhyme highlighting, and what to look for in a songwriting app.
June 1, 2026
Rhyming · 6 min read
How to Find the Perfect Rhyme for Any Word
How to find rhymes that actually fit your line: perfect rhymes, near rhymes, and using a rhyming dictionary without breaking your flow.
May 25, 2026
Songwriting · 7 min read
Song Structure Explained: Verse, Chorus, Bridge, and More
A clear guide to song structure: what verses, choruses, pre-choruses, and bridges do, and the common forms that hit songs are built on.
May 18, 2026
Rap · 8 min read
How to Write Multisyllabic Rhymes (Rap Rhyme Schemes)
A practical guide to multisyllabic rhymes: what they are, how the best rappers build them, and how to track them across your bars.
May 11, 2026
Rhyming · 7 min read
Near Rhymes and Slant Rhymes Explained (With Examples)
What near rhymes and slant rhymes are, why songwriters lean on them, and dozens of examples to widen your rhyming options.
May 4, 2026
Songwriting · 6 min read
How to Count Syllables in a Song (and Why It Matters)
A simple guide to counting syllables in your lyrics, why syllable count drives a song's rhythm, and how to keep every line singable.
April 27, 2026