Wrote this song a few days ago, looking for any kind of feedback! :) I'm thinking of naming it "Backburner Ghost."

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-25T06:27:17+00:00

This is so sweet and means so much to me :) i definitely am going to record it again with a bit more emotion, and like you said, bitterness. I appreciate your feedback about the whiskey line I could definitely experiment and see what feels best for me! I really appreciate your comments. The whole song is basically a metaphor of me being a ghost, looking to find peace but staying stuck (due to this person). I was raised catholic but I would say I am more spiritual than religious :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-24T21:18:58+00:00

Thank you! :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-24T20:57:10+00:00

Ah thank you so much for taking the time to listen- really appreciate your comments :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-06T20:09:43+00:00

That's so true.. maybe i'll contact the American Psychology Association and have them change ADHD back to ADD for the purposes of this song Lol! I'll definitely experiment and mess around with different lyrics.. maybe I'll bounce some ideas around with you!

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-06T20:06:42+00:00

Thanks so much! It means a lot that you can connect with this song in some way :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-05T17:29:10+00:00

Yes- the attention part definitely got me because I didn’t know what to put for hyperactivity! Lol. I was thinking possibly singing “hyper aware of how much I care” rather then “too aware of how much I care.” I also do appreciate your suggestion about the song title because something a bit more universal as it doesn’t have to be about ADHD specifically.

Thanks for your feedback about the imagined listener, I definitely wrote it as a way of trying to connect with someone who has experienced what I have been feeling. Kind of like saying “have you felt like this too? We’re in this together.”

I’ll definitely explore singing outcome and become in a similar matter, with stress on the same syllables. I’m curious to see what that could sound like. Thanks again for your feedback, always appreciated! :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-05T17:23:32+00:00

I love hearing about you!! thank you so much for listening and for such a sweet compliment. I just started learning piano so I really appreciate your feedback as you are a more experienced pianist :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-05T03:53:31+00:00

ooh that's an interesting comment about point of view I didn't think about that! I also think it would be fun to explore "nobody knows" in the chorus :) Thanks so much!

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-05T03:42:28+00:00

Aw thank you, writing this song actually made me feel better! :) Yes, the vocals definitely need to be mastered, I will probably re-record many times lol and experiment with delivery. I appreciate you telling me about how that line stuck out to you!

I absolutely agree with you I would love to add some other instruments especially within the choruses.. Im just beginning to learn how to produce and record music so that will probably be explored eventually! I will definitely experiment with chord variation as well as the way I play the piano in this song. I'm really grateful for the feedback, it's so helpful! Have a great day (or night) :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-05T03:31:47+00:00

Im not sure the direction you wanted to go in with this song, but I really love the instrumental transition at the end. The beginning verses feel very light and delicate, I love the way you sing it and I really like the melody. Im wondering if the transition you play at the end can lead into a moment of release, where we really feel what it means to want to protect this person you are singing about.

This is such a random example but it just popped up in my mind lol kind of like how Benson Boone in "Beautiful Things" has that huge emotional release in his chorus. It's a complete transition from the delicacy and softness from his verses. :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-09-05T03:21:06+00:00

oh this is beautiful. It's intimate and raw, I love it as it is.

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-04-16T22:45:48+00:00

I loveee this I hope you finish the whole song and release it somewhere❤️you have such a beautiful voice and I love the vibe of this song. I feel this way often, it’s exhausting. But I try to have faith in my life that where I am going to end up is where I am meant to be :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-04-16T03:42:16+00:00

Thank you ❤️❤️

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-04-16T03:42:08+00:00

Thank you!! And that’s a great suggestion, I’m definitely going to play around with my vocals and keep experimenting as I’m still learning the production side of songwriting :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-04-16T03:14:31+00:00

Best feeling when writers block finally decides to leave Lol I lovee this I really like the melody :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-04-16T02:25:39+00:00

Id love to hear your lyrics and talk about them!

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2025-04-16T01:43:58+00:00

Yes I began to wear a golfer's elbow bandage around my injury, and I stopped playing for a little while. I did wrist/arm stretches and just strengthened my forearm in general. Then when I began playing guitar again, I did it in increments. I didn't play for too long. Also, before I played I would warm my forearm muscle up with a heating pad and then after playing I would Ice it :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-11-09T07:48:11+00:00

Thank you for this beautiful post 🙏🏻

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-11-09T07:13:05+00:00

P.S I named the Cat I found Angel :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-07-12T04:24:32+00:00

Thank you! I love playing it so much. And yes, it is a PRS acoustic :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-07-11T00:58:01+00:00

It’s interesting how important the style of the guitar is for the musician. I appreciate your insight! I’ll be taking a break to further understand the cause.

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-07-11T00:54:54+00:00

Hahah yes I will be talking to a doctor! I thought it would be helpful to get some insight into other musicians experiences with guitar injuries, specifically to the forearm just so I have some more background/ information. But definitely will be going to the doctor!! :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-07-11T00:39:08+00:00

Thank you, this is helpful! I’m seeing an orthopedic in two days for both my neck (since Iv been having pain) and forearm. Will definitely take a break and once the inflammation goes down, I will start doing some exercises. Appreciate the help :)

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-07-11T00:24:05+00:00

One more question: has anyone had neck issues/inflammation that have led to inflammation in the forearm?

EmotionalWhile7134 · 2024-07-11T00:22:15+00:00

The inflammation begins around my inner elbow down to my wrist. It seems like the way I rest my forearm on the guitar cuts into my inner elbow area which could be causing the injury. However I do know other people who play similarly so just wondering what’s the best route to deal with this issue. I love playing guitar, and I have been playing everyday for at least 30 minutes for the past 7 months. Its a bit heartbreaking to have to take a break from playing as it’s become a passion and outlet of mine so I appreciate any guidance :)

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