Hallmark Shakespeare

Why do I always write lyrics as though I were pursuing the Pulitzer prize? Never satisfied...never.
And while writing cleverly and scholarly is a skill to be learned and practiced, it is secondary when writing lyrics.
That bears repeating...
And while writing cleverly and scholarly is a skill to be learned and practiced, it is secondary when writing lyrics.

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be


Lennon/ McCartney

And while writing cleverly and scholarly is a skill to be learned and practiced, it is secondary when writing lyrics.

No part of that song is worthy of the Bard; not as examples of the WRITTEN word. But the Bard that plays a tunes and sings a rhyme? Indeed those words are gold - they are no longer words. They are lyrics.

Yes, I am my own worst critic. I know this. But to be able to focus on what matters versus what is important is a critical line to observe. Being clever and witty is important, but not what matters in a song.

Any suggestion for an app to aid me in this would be a welcomed suggestion.

Inspiration strikes at the most inopportune times...places.