You don't need to write lyrics or organize your thoughts before ordering a custom song. With DearSong's Talk it out option, you can speak naturally, record a voice note, listen back, and include that story with your request.
Start with the person
Tell us who the song is for and what you'd like them to feel. Mention the occasion if there is one. You can start with, “This is for my mom's birthday, and I want it to be funny and sweet.”
Say it like you would to a friend
You can ramble a little. Talk about how you met, a favorite memory, a small inside joke, or a phrase you both love. The goal is to capture your natural story. The audio can be a few sentences or several minutes.
Record, stop, and listen back
Open the song request form, tap Start recording, allow your browser to access the microphone, and tap Start recording. When you're done, stop and play back your voice note. You can delete and re-record it or upload an existing audio file from your phone.
Add a theme, optional hook, and singer
After talking, choose your musical theme and a male or female singing voice. If a phrase should become part of the chorus, type it in the optional hook field.
Approve the lyrics before the music
We'll prepare proposed lyrics based on your story and send them to you for approval before making the song. The $20 Simple Song includes two sound revisions after approval. For help over the phone, instrument selection, three lyric revisions and five musical versions, choose the $45 Studio Experience.
A voice note is all you need
The recording helps us understand your story; it is not used to imitate your voice or to create a recording of you singing. If you choose the Studio Experience, you can also provide a separate beat or instrumental performance as a creative reference.
Record your song idea now, or browse our custom song writing guide.