268: From Cringe To Connection: Overcome Writer’s Block And Start Writing Better Lyrics

2025-06-11

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Episode show notes:

Benedikt and Manel discuss the critical role of lyrics in music production, exploring common challenges artists face when writing lyrics.

They talk about Manel's songwriting journey, share a framework for improving lyric writing, and give you specific tools for that. Like perspective, rhyme, rhythm, rhetorical devices, object writing and many more, which will help you craft expressive lyrics and overcome writer's block.

And finally, Manel and Benedikt also touch on the mindset required to finish songs.

Key takeaways:

Bad lyrics are a common issue in DIY productions.
Improving lyrics can significantly impact a song's success.
Songwriting quality is crucial in the recording process.
Everyone struggles with writing lyrics at some point.
Lyrics connect deeply with listeners' experiences.
Changing perspectives can unlock new songwriting avenues.
Rhyme and rhythm play essential roles in lyrics.
Metaphors and rhetorical devices enhance lyric expressiveness.
Tension can be created through the absence of rhyme.
The structure of lyrics affects the song's flow and impact. Experiment with rhetorical devices to enhance your lyrics.
Descriptive writing can evoke stronger emotions than simple statements.
Avoid clichés to maintain originality in your songwriting.
Develop a habit of object writing to stimulate creativity.
Overcoming writer's block can involve changing your writing environment.
Songs are never truly finished; they are just abandoned at some point.
Writing your truth leads to unique and relatable lyrics.
Fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure.
Creating a writing routine can help generate more material.
Every song has the potential to be good with enough effort.