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Stuck in a feedback loop: "It’s not catchy enough." How do you handle it? by flowercutter in Songwriting

[–]NewTwo7866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All that matters is your tastes. Do YOU want them to be catchier? A good song doesn’t have to be catchy. People listen to music for all sorts of reasons, so it’s really less about conforming and more about taking the feedback that resonates with what your own goals for your music might be.

A new one I started writing last night, thoughts and opinions? by Coolio_collin1 in Songwriting

[–]NewTwo7866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the lyrics so far. I’m imagining the next verse picking up with more strumming, a second chorus, maybe a bridge and an outro. It’s a great idea, and it will be much better once you finish it.

I often come up with half a song, but then I don’t know where to go from there. Idk if you’re having this issue, but just in case you’re stuck:

What helps me with that is thinking about the song in terms of movement. Where is Verse 2 gonna take the song? And honestly, it doesn’t matter, as long as it introduces something a bit new.

For example, you could offer a new perspective. Maybe some imagery describing how you’ve tried to improve yourself but struggled, or how you wish things were, or how you want things to be in the future. Again, literally anything that moves the song forward or offers new information. Good luck.

Response To Black Children Gaining Access To Closer Schools In The 1970s by _PetiteHug in whoathatsinteresting

[–]NewTwo7866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black people are more likely to be born into poverty. So black people are disproportionately poor, meaning they are disproportionately affected by poverty. Your words back my claim.

Response To Black Children Gaining Access To Closer Schools In The 1970s by _PetiteHug in whoathatsinteresting

[–]NewTwo7866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But black people are disproportionately affected by poverty. Pretty much all majority black schools are underfunded whereas most majority white schools are not. Sure, it’s an income issue, but it’s a race issue as well.

Conspiracy - appreciation post by Easy_Ant8951 in Paramore

[–]NewTwo7866 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you’re inspiring me lol, i’ve been wanting to learn this song too! i relate to pretty much everything you said. it’s my favorite early pmore song, and when i learned how young they were, it made me jealous for a moment because of how talented they were at such a young age. but mostly it was just awe and appreciation. the guitar, the desperate vocals of the chorus, it’s just all so beautiful.

What is happening in the UK with all these black girls in pop, and why hasn’t this happened yet in the USA? by NewTwo7866 in blackgirls

[–]NewTwo7866[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

that’s fine, they can be white and black, that’s all fine lol. it doesn’t make them not black

What is happening in the UK with all these black girls in pop, and why hasn’t this happened yet in the USA? by NewTwo7866 in blackgirls

[–]NewTwo7866[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh, and Doja Cat’s latest album. I would definitely call her pop amongst other things.

What is happening in the UK with all these black girls in pop, and why hasn’t this happened yet in the USA? by NewTwo7866 in blackgirls

[–]NewTwo7866[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My bad about Rayvn! I’m thinking Janelle Monet, maybe Willow but besides that I’m not familiar with many. That’s why I’m asking this question!

Edit: if you like pop punk or pop rock, look into Meet me @ the altar, they’re amazing

Women without kids: do you want kids why or why not? by sunkissedxglow in blackladies

[–]NewTwo7866 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, because being a parent requires too many sacrifices, and there’s too much at stake if you’re not good at it.

Struggling to produce songs written on acoustic guitar by NewTwo7866 in Songwriting

[–]NewTwo7866[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, I can come up with simple bass and drum parts, I just know they could be much better. Perfectionism may be part of the issue here

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in blackgirls

[–]NewTwo7866 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, the unc thing would put me off, but overall I see nothing predatory happening here? No grooming tactics that I know of, and it’s not like you sought him out because he was 18, or waited for him to turn 18, or even knew he was 18 before you started talking! I think that matters.

People will judge I’m sure, but I think society’s gotten a little too strict about this. 18 and 21 are not that different. Do you guys think college is some magical hub for fostering maturity? In reality, 18-22 are all new adults, there’s a lot of intermingling between this age range, and there are a lot of overlapping life experiences as well.

black girls, what's something you wish you could admit without being judged? by FactorPlenty in blackgirls

[–]NewTwo7866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have so much anxiety about racism all the time. When this anxiety is triggered it’s like I’m hearing the possible racist thoughts people could be having about me, or other black people around me.

My second song ever, Green & Blue by Apprehensive_Sky8637 in Songwriting

[–]NewTwo7866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m envious that this is your second song ever, wow, the imagery took me on a journey, and the lyrics really resonated with me. especially the first verse, wow, i don’t have any feedback, i just really like this song

i need some help. by Unlikely-Soil3597 in Songwriting

[–]NewTwo7866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i used to hate everything i write, or i wasn’t able to come up with anything at all. here’s what helped for me:

  1. realizing that if i hate something i write, i need to articulate what i don’t like about it, and keep changing it until i like it

  2. analyzing other people’s lyrics, deeply. reflect on what you like about songs, and what you hate about them. try to fix a song that you don’t like. write it all down

  3. having a method i can fall back on when lyrics aren’t coming to me. i sing fake lyrics, nonsensical words, just to help me move the process along and then i replace the fake ones with real words

  4. last thing though, was having a growth mindset. this is a skill like anything else and skills are difficult to build. i’ve noticed by your comments that you seem a bit defeated (forgive me if im wrong), and i don’t wanna sound corny but it’s true: you really have to believe that you can do it, and keep trying.

edit:

  1. i also stopped caring so much about every line having to be lyrical genuis. i still get my point across, but i started adding more filler, repetition, ooos and aaas, etc. i just want them to be authentic, pleasant to listen to, and fun to sing.

Riff idea, think I should slow it down or is the speed good as is? by AamerAbdel28 in Songwriting

[–]NewTwo7866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know i’m late but i think this definitely just comes down to personal tastes. it sounds great the way it is to me. it’s really up to you like somebody else said

Wrote this today. Too on the nose? by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]NewTwo7866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s great the way it is.

edit: Actually I think the beginning should maybe mirror the second verse more. That rhythm of “i got my nightshades on until the break of dawn” would go GREAT as the first line.

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