Song blueprint - Songwriting exercise
It's really common to get to verse two and realise you've basically said the same thing as verse one.
Outlining first gives each section a job, so the song actually takes the listener somewhere.
Example
Theme: "Outgrowing a friendship neither of you will end" Verse 1: small, specific evidence the connection's thinning — not replying to texts. Verse 2: the moment it stops being deniable.
Try it yourself
Try it yourself in the "Song blueprint" exercise below.
Remember, there aren't really any wrong answers — the point is to get practice with the technique.
Song blueprint
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