might be “true”, but they just don’t sound like “the truth”.
quick note: have you ever wondered why bands often put out an incredible first album, then release very average second and third projects? it’s probably due to a major label production schedule. they spent 3 years writing the first album (before they got signed) and about 6 months writing the second and third.
all this to say the writers who really touch me are the ones who are brave enough and honest enough to tap into that dangerous place in their hearts and sing about something they really feel. not just something they think they’re supposed to feel.
how do you really 