Narrative twist ending. (Songs)

Here is a list of 100 command prompts for a country music song, with a specific focus on creating a narrative twist ending.

1. The "It's Not a Person" Twist

(The "she" or "he" in the song is revealed to be an object, place, or concept.)

1. Write a classic "she left me" ballad. In the last line, reveal "she" is the bank-man towing away his prized, unpaid-for truck.

2. Write a song about a beautiful "girl" he met at 16 who "taught him how to feel." The twist: he's singing about his first guitar.

3. Write a song about a "jealous lover" who's always there for him and waits by the door. The twist: he's singing about his dog.

4. Write a song about a "wild" and "untamable" woman he can't get over. The twist: he's singing about his addiction to alcohol.

5. Write a song about a "temptress" who ruins his life (breaks up his marriage, takes his money). The twist: he's singing about his gambling addiction.

6. Write a song about "the one that got away." The twist: he's singing about the small town he left, not a person.

7. Write a song about a "dependable" partner he's had for 20 years. The twist: it's his old, rusty, but reliable tractor.

8. Write a song about a "new love" that's "hot" and "fast." The twist: it's a new "Hellcat" or sports car he just bought.

9. Write a song about "her" and all the secrets she holds. The twist: he's singing about the "holler" or woods where he grew up.

10. Write a song about "her" always being on his mind and in his hand. The twist: he's singing about his smartphone and social media.

11. Write a love song to "Angie" or another name. The twist: it's the name of his boat.

12. Write a song about a "cold-hearted woman" who "left him for a richer man." The twist: he's singing about the music business ("Nashville") that rejected him.

13. Write a song about "her" being "all he thinks about." The twist: he's a farmer singing about "rain."

2. The "Perspective" Twist

(The narrator isn't who we think they are.)

14. Write a song about watching a couple fall in love. The twist: the narrator is the *father* of the bride, giving a speech at her wedding.

15. Write a classic "cheating" song about a woman's lies. The twist: the narrator is the man she's cheating *with*, not her husband.

16. Write a song about a sad, lonely funeral. The twist: the narrator is the *ghost* of the person in the casket, watching the attendees.

17. Write a song about a breakup. The twist: the narrator is the *dog*, wondering why "daddy" (or "mommy") left.

18. Write a "murder ballad" from the killer's POV. The twist: the narrator is the *murder weapon* (e.g., "I was the rifle in his hands").

19. Write a song about a man's deep love for his wife. The twist: he's an unreliable narrator; the "wife" is a kidnapping victim (a *Misery*-style plot).

20. Write a song about a mean old man in a small town. The twist: the song is sung by his son, who realizes in the last verse that *he* is now that mean old man.

21. Write a song from the POV of a bartender watching a man spiral. The twist: the narrator *is* the man at the bar, talking to himself in the mirror.

22. Write a song about "the one that got away." The twist: the narrator is a woman, and she's singing about her *female* best friend she was secretly in love with.

23. Write a song about a soldier's funeral. The twist: the narrator is the *soldier*, watching from above, wishing he could comfort his family.

24. Write a song about a wild, rebellious woman. The twist: the narrator is her *mother*, who was just as wild in her youth.

25. Write a song from the perspective of a guitar in a pawn shop, telling the stories of its past owners.

26. Write a song about a tough, mean-spirited man. The twist: the narrator is the *sheriff* who has to arrest his own brother.

3. The "Innocent Explanation" Twist

(The setup sounds suspicious or sad, but the ending is happy/innocent.)

27. Write a song about a man acting suspiciously (hiding his phone, working late). His wife thinks he's cheating. Twist: He was buying her the dream car they always wanted.

28. Write a song about a man at a bar, "staring at a woman." It sounds like a pickup song. Twist: It's his wife of 20 years, and he's just falling in love with her all over again.

29. Write a song about a "one night stand." The twist: it's a single dad up all night with a colicky new baby.

30. Write a song about "the other woman." The twist: it's his newborn daughter, who is now the new "most important girl" in his life.

31. Write a song about a man burying something in the woods late at night. It sounds like a murder. Twist: He's burying the beloved family dog that just died.

32. Write a song about a man "talking to another woman" on the phone every night. Twist: it's his mom, who has been sick.

33. Write a song about a man who "can't come home tonight." It sounds like he's leaving. Twist: He's a trucker stuck in a blizzard, trying to get home for Christmas.

34. Write a song about a "Dear John" letter. Twist: the letter is from the *bank*, foreclosing on the farm, not from his wife.

35. Write a song about a man with "another woman's perfume" on his shirt. Twist: He was visiting his grandma in the hospital, and her perfume rubbed off on him.

36. Write a song about a man "crying over a picture" of a woman. His wife is jealous. Twist: It's a picture of his sister, who passed away.

37. Write a song called "The Last Time." It sounds like a breakup. Twist: It's about the last time he saw his son before he left for college.

4. The "Dark / Guilty" Twist

(The setup sounds innocent or nostalgic, but the ending is dark.)

38. Write a nostalgic "first love" song about a high school romance. Twist: The narrator is singing to her gravestone, and the last line reveals he was responsible for her death (e.g., drunk driving).

39. Write a "good old days" song about his childhood best friend. Twist: The friend is now in prison, and the narrator is the one who testified against him.

40. Write a "party" anthem (bonfire, trucks, beer). Twist: The last verse reveals it's a *memory* from before his DUI, which he's singing from a jail cell.

41. Write a sweet song about a man "building a house" for his new wife. Twist: He's building it on *stolen land*, and the law is coming.

42. Write a song about a man's deep devotion to his wife. Twist: He's singing at her funeral, and the last line implies *he* killed her.

43. Write a "fishing" song about a big catch. Twist: He's not fishing; he's dumping a body in the lake.

44. Write a song about "teaching my son" (to hunt, to fish). Twist: He's teaching his son how to *get away with* a crime.

45. Write a happy-sounding song about a "harvest." Twist: He's a drug dealer harvesting his illegal crop, not a farmer.

46. Write a song about a "long-haul trucker." Twist: He's not hauling freight; he's a human trafficker.

47. Write a song about a man who "finally left" his small town. Twist: He's not in a new city; he's on death row, and "leaving" is his execution day.

48. Write a song about a "family tradition." Twist: The "tradition" is a feud or a crime (e.g., "making 'shine").

49. Write a song about a man who loves his new girlfriend. Twist: She's his *brother's* wife.

5. The "Time Shift / Re-contextualization" Twist

(The meaning of the song changes when we learn when or where it's happening.)

50. Write a rowdy "Friday night" anthem about what he's going to do (drink, party). Twist: In the last line, a cell door slams, revealing it's his *fantasy* for when he's released.

51. Write a song that sounds like a breakup letter. Twist: The narrator is writing a *suicide note*.

52. Write a song about a man complaining about his life (wife, kids, job). Twist: He's at their funeral (after a car crash), realizing he'd give anything to have those "problems" back.

53. Write a song about a perfect date. Twist: It's a *dream* the narrator is having; he's actually in a lonely hospital bed.

54. Write a song that sounds like a soldier's letter *home*. Twist: It's a letter *from home* that the soldier is reading on the front line, right after his buddy was killed.

55. Write a song about a man fixing up an old house. Twist: He's fixing it to sell; it's the house he and his ex-wife built together, and it's the last part of the divorce.

56. Write a song that sounds like a man talking to his wife. Twist: He's talking to her *gravestone*.

57. Write a song that sounds like a man talking to his sleeping wife. Twist: She's in a *coma*.

58. Write a "first date" song. Twist: It's an *old man* with Alzheimer's "meeting" his wife for the "first time" again in the nursing home.

59. Write a song about a man's love for his truck. Twist: The truck is a *memory*; he's now old, in a nursing home, and can't drive anymore.

60. Write a song about a "big football game." Twist: It's not a high school game; it's a *memory* a man is having while in chemo, fighting for his life.

61. Write a song about a man promising "this time will be different." Twist: He's a relapsing alcoholic talking to his wife, not a cheater.

6. The "Gotcha / Clever Wordplay" Twist

(The hook of the song is a pun that changes meaning.)

62. Write a song called "I Finally Hit the Bottle." It sounds like he's drinking. Twist: He's a songwriter who finally got a hit song on "Bottle" (a brand of whiskey).

63. Write a song called "She Took Everything." It sounds like a breakup. Twist: He's a new father; "she" (his wife/baby) "took" his heart, his sleep, his last name, etc., in a *good* way.

64. Write a song called "The Only Time I Lie." It sounds like he's a cheater. Twist: The "lie" is when he "lies down" next to her at night.

65. Write a song called "I'm Missing You." Twist: The verses describe all the ways he's *not* sad about the breakup; he's "missing" all the "drama" and "fights."

66. Write a song called "I'm Done." It sounds like a breakup. Twist: He's "done" being a party-boy; he's ready to settle down.

67. Write a song called "Here's Your Sign." It sounds like he's calling her dumb. Twist: He's *literally* giving her a "For Sale" sign for her half of the house.

68. Write a song called "She Got the House." Twist: The house is *haunted* or a "money-pit," and he's glad to be rid of it.

69. Write a song called "I'm in Bars All the Time." It sounds like he's an alcoholic. Twist: He's a musician *playing* in bars, or he's a cell phone with "bad reception."

70. Write a song called "She's My Drug." It sounds like a love song. Twist: He's an undercover cop, and she's his "drug" *case*.

71. Write a song called "He's in a Better Place." It sounds like a eulogy. Twist: He's in a bar in *Cancun* after the divorce.

7. The "Role Reversal" Twist

(The characters' roles are swapped or revealed to be different.)

72. Write a song about a "bad boy" trying to corrupt a "good girl." Twist: The "good girl" was faking it; she's *way* crazier than he is and *she* corrupts *him*.

73. Write a song about a "tough guy" (bar fights, tattoos). Twist: He's a "teddy bear" at home, singing about his wife and new baby.

74. Write a song about a "beauty queen" who seems to have it all. Twist: She's miserable, trapped, and dreams of being the "plain" waitress in the song's first verse.

75. Write a song about a "preacher's daughter." Twist: She's the *wildest* girl in town, not the "angel" everyone assumes.

76. Write a song about a "rodeo cowboy." Twist: He's *terrified* of the bull, but he does it to pay for his son's medical bills.

77. Write a song about a "broke" man who can't give his girl anything. Twist: He's "broke" *like a horse* (wild, untamable), not poor.

78. Write a song about a "good, quiet" wife. Twist: She's been slowly poisoning her abusive husband.

79. Write a song about a man *begging* his wife not to leave. Twist: She's not leaving *him*; she's dying of cancer.

8. The "Mistaken Identity" Twist

(The plot is driven by a misunderstanding.)

80. Write a song about a man who's *convinced* his wife is cheating. He follows her. Twist: She was "cheating" on her *diet* at a secret donut shop.

81. Write a song about a man who sees his girlfriend with another man. He starts a fight. Twist: It was her *twin sister* he'd never met.

82. Write a song about a man seeing a "Wanted" poster with his face. He goes on the run. Twist: It was an ad for a *look-alike contest* he misread.

83. Write a song about a man who thinks his son isn't his. Twist: He sees the "other man" (the mailman, etc.), but the last verse reveals the son looks *exactly* like his own grandfather.

84. Write a song about a man who thinks his "tough" new boss hates him. Twist: The boss is his *girlfriend's father*, and he's just testing him.

85. Write a song about a man who "stole" a truck. Twist: He accidentally took the *wrong set of keys* and drove off in an identical truck from the parking lot.

9. The "Unreliable Narrator" Twist

(The narrator's version of events is completely wrong.)

86. Write a song about a "perfect" life (white picket fence, kids, dog). Twist: The narrator is *lying* to his old friends; his life is falling apart.

87. Write a song about a "wild night" of partying. Twist: The narrator is an *old man* in a nursing home, telling a tall tale to his nurse.

88. Write a song about how "he's the bad guy" in the breakup. Twist: The narrator is *her*, and she's completely delusional and was the one who cheated.

89. Write a song about a man who "has it all under control." Twist: He's a "functional" alcoholic whose family is holding an intervention *right now*.

90. Write a song about a man who "won" the breakup. Twist: He's singing it *to* his ex's new, happy wedding, trying to convince himself.

91. Write a "hero" song about a man who "saved" a woman. Twist: He's a stalker who "saved" her from a date *he* set up to fail.

10. The "Full Circle / Bookend" Twist

(The song ends where it began, but the meaning is now different.)

92. The song starts with a man saying "I do" at his wedding. It sounds happy. The song describes a long, hard life. Twist: The song ends with him saying "I do" again... as a "yes" to pulling the plug on his sick wife.

93. The song starts with a "For Sale" sign on a house. The verses describe a new, happy family moving in. Twist: The *last* line is the narrator (the original owner) hammering the "For Sale" sign back in after *his* family has left and the house is empty again.

94. The song starts with a boy "running away" from home (down the driveway). The verses describe him *actually* running away (joining the army, moving to the city). Twist: The song ends with him as an old man "running" (in his wheelchair) back down that same driveway to see his childhood home.

95. The song starts with "a beer in his hand" on a Friday night. The verses describe a life of partying and regret. Twist: The song ends with "a beer in his hand"... but he's pouring it out on his best friend's grave.

96. The song starts with a "packed suitcase." It sounds like a breakup. The verses describe a hard-working man. Twist: The song ends with the "packed suitcase" as he finally takes his wife on the vacation he's been promising for 40 years.

97. The song starts with "a positive test." It's a "scared young couple" story. The verses describe their hard, but happy, life. Twist: The song ends with another "positive test"... but this time it's for *cancer*.

98. `The song starts with "two pink lines."