A lyric can start to feel cheesy when it asks the listener to feel more emotion than the words have actually created. When that happens, don’t make the lyric bigger. Make it more specific. Instead of reaching for a familiar phrase, ask yourself: Am I being general here? What detail could only exist in this song? What could the listener see, hear, or feel? Specific language gives a lyric texture. It makes the emotion feel lived-in rather than announced. And sometimes, the details that feel a little unusual or vulnerable are the ones that make a song unforgettable. Try this in your next writing session: Replace the biggest statement with the truest detail. For more songwriting tools and tips, keep following. And if you’re craving a safe, inspiring space to be vulnerable with your writing, join us in Nashville for five days of writing, co-writing, feedback, and creative community. Click the link in my bio to learn more. #songwriting #lyricwriting #songwritingtips
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