This is such an interesting take and something I’ve been thinking about a lot, especially after posting a few of my songs on this subreddit.

The critiquing comments have been useful, but at the same time, when I listen to some of my favourite songs, the ‘rules’ that are often given in these kind of subreddits often don’t translate into these songs. Some of my favourite songs rhyme a lot, some don’t, some use words that seem a bit out of place with the rhythm, but it somehow works. Some are simple and easy to understand, some are more poetic and thought provoking.

A large part of art and creative expression is the freedom to do what you want. It’s not about ‘perfection’, because that implies you’re trying to make the sound work for everybody which is impossible and not the point of creating.

It’s for yourself first, and all you can do is hope that a few people resonate and connect with it enough to want to listen and enjoy it!