{"id":1901,"date":"2020-03-30T15:18:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T15:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/?p=1901"},"modified":"2022-04-22T18:48:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T18:48:36","slug":"why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes you are faced with a huge mental block where you cannot conjure up a beautiful piece that\u2019s going to bring about a myriad of emotions in listeners! But why is it so hard to write a song? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the reasons why songwriters are having a tough time writing up lyrically marvellous works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/#Why_Is_It_So_Hard_to_Write_A_Song\" title=\"Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?\">Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/#1_Pace_Slows_Down_Midway\" title=\"1. Pace Slows Down Midway\">1. Pace Slows Down Midway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/#2_Difficulty_Tapping_Into_Emotions\" title=\"2. Difficulty Tapping Into Emotions\">2. Difficulty Tapping Into Emotions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/#3_Insufficient_Absorption_of_External_Material\" title=\"3. Insufficient Absorption of External Material\">3. Insufficient Absorption of External Material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/#4_Excessive_Absorption_of_External_Material\" title=\"4. Excessive Absorption of External Material\">4. Excessive Absorption of External Material<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/#Want_To_Make_Song_Writing_Easier\" title=\"Want To Make Song Writing Easier?\">Want To Make Song Writing Easier?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-a-song\/#Why_Is_It_So_Hard_to_Write_A_Song-2\" title=\"Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?\">Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_It_So_Hard_to_Write_A_Song\"><\/span>Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/black-and-white-blog-business-coffee-261579-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?\" class=\"wp-image-1898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/black-and-white-blog-business-coffee-261579-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/black-and-white-blog-business-coffee-261579-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/black-and-white-blog-business-coffee-261579-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/black-and-white-blog-business-coffee-261579-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/black-and-white-blog-business-coffee-261579-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/black-and-white-blog-business-coffee-261579-360x270.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not as simple a task as others might think. We\u2019ve taken a closer look at some of the difficulties experienced by budding and seasoned songwriting artists alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are doing this to understand exactly what they are up against when tasked with a songwriting activity. You would be surprised to learn common habits songwriters encounter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pace_Slows_Down_Midway\"><\/span>1. Pace Slows Down Midway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, creativity flows wonderfully. Then there are moments when you are stuck in a rut. You simply find it impossible to bring about a piece of art that you can be proud of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the outset of the songwriting process, there is a surge in creativity. And then the ideas start to dwindle towards the middle of the creation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is an entirely normal issue to face; you need to find a way to carry you through all the way to the end of the songwriting process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t take brain breaks frequently, you are bound to experience negativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to a state of mind that is not ideal for songwriting and slows down the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindful activities allowing you to create a positive songwriting experience include taking breaks as well as listening to other music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also sketch the song in a picture format, which allows you to map the song out and brings forth an opportunity for other thoughts and feelings, and in turn, creating more ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Difficulty_Tapping_Into_Emotions\"><\/span>2. Difficulty Tapping Into Emotions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/adult-alone-black-and-white-dark-551588-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?\" class=\"wp-image-1903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/adult-alone-black-and-white-dark-551588-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/adult-alone-black-and-white-dark-551588-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/adult-alone-black-and-white-dark-551588-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/adult-alone-black-and-white-dark-551588-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/adult-alone-black-and-white-dark-551588-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/adult-alone-black-and-white-dark-551588-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is plausible that you are feeling uninspired and cannot tap into your emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it is possible to feel this after you have written a piece of the song and come back to continue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you cannot get back to the emotion you were feeling at the outset of the initial idea and songwriting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming back to a song with a different frame of mind after a couple of days or weeks might prove to affect your songwriting negatively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not be able to get back to the agony, heartache, or euphoria you felt when you started writing the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding onto your initial thoughts and ideas are important. This will help you in starting off and finishing your songwriting process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documenting your ideas in a notebook could potentially help you to tap into your emotions or get back to that exact emotion if you revisit the song at a later stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotions are at the core of creating beautiful lyrics to a song. Artists need to remain honest, vulnerable, and be able to dig deep into their emotions. This makes for writing an outstanding song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should check out my recent post on &#8216;<a rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"How to Write a Song from the Heart (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/instrumentalglobal.com\/how-to-write-a-song-from-the-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"432\">How to Write a Song from the Heart<\/a>&#8216;. If offers some tips on how to do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Insufficient_Absorption_of_External_Material\"><\/span>3. Insufficient Absorption of External Material<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As songwriters, we could get caught up repeatedly listening to our own unfinished material; and this sometimes leads to a dead-end in creativity flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes all we need to move forward in our songwriting process is to find inspiration in other artists; specifically our favourite ones. So, take a break and get listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, be inspired by life. Meet with close friends at an intimate dinner party, go on nature walks, visit old buildings, go to the beach. Just take a break, and calm your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Excessive_Absorption_of_External_Material\"><\/span>4. Excessive Absorption of External Material<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be listening to other artists on a consistent basis instead of listening to your own creative energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes repeatedly listening to a particular artist leaves you uninspired to create your own remarkable piece of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to remember to take time to look inward. Consciously and deliberately turn away from outside influence and avoid absorbing too much external material. Find your inspiration within to create a unique piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing your mind is vital in creatively writing a spectacular song. Sometimes it may be a difficult state of mind to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One also needs to be cognisant of absorbing just the right amount of external material when approaching writing a new song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_To_Make_Song_Writing_Easier\"><\/span>Want To Make Song Writing Easier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Song writing doesn&#8217;t need to be difficult. You just need a plan or process to follow that allows everything to fall into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you do this you will find it a lot easier to write songs and express yourself more freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want some help writing songs; you need to try <a href=\"https:\/\/3abf7fsnl5yy1maow5rk89uc4d.hop.clickbank.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Superior Song Writing (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"433\"><strong><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">Superior Song Writing<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SINGORAMA - Superior Songwriting\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R-tvGNJXBOw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/3abf7fsnl5yy1maow5rk89uc4d.hop.clickbank.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-lasso-id=\"434\">Find Our More Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_It_So_Hard_to_Write_A_Song-2\"><\/span>Why Is It So Hard to Write A Song?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a songwriter, it&#8217;s easy to get caught up in bad habits that hinder the creative process. This leads to many difficulties experienced in songwriting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, I hope the reasons I highlighted why song writing is hard. Hopefully I gave you a better understanding why its difficult; but also how you can overcome this and make it easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases to fund this website so we can continue to create amazing reviews for our readers. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. 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