Songwriters don’t know when to stop! – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzfQ_22nAk0

Summary

### Summary

The text discusses the tendency of songwriters to keep adding elements to their songs, which detracts from their clarity and authenticity. It suggests that a song should be thought of as a single, polished idea rather than an ongoing addition of ideas.

Highlights

• Songwriters add too much input to their songs
• A song is more like a single diary entry
• Focus on making the song clearer and more authentic

Key Takeaways

• Avoid crowbarring every idea into your song
• Treat a song as a single, perfected idea