Simple tip: Internal Wincing Is Your Friend

foxcorner

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It's a while since I've written songs with lyrics, but here's a tip I discovered in my song-writing days.

Write your song (lyrics and music). Perform it to your friends and family, either live or in recorded form.

They'll say how nice it is. But...

During the performance, if there are any moments where you're wincing inside - those are the places you need to revisit and fix. It could be a weak lyric, like a word that's not poetic enough, or too poetic; or a weak melody, or a weak harmony, or anything. But remember: Internal Wincing is a great guide to what needs fixing. :)
 
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