Secrets to Great Lyric Writing: The First Line
Want to grab your listener by the ear? Here are 3 strategies for making your first line of lyric irresistible.
Not all lines in your lyrics are built the same; some get more attention than others because of their position within the structure of the song. And first impressions count! In this video, I reveal one of the most important lyric-writing strategies for engaging your listeners immediately, and lay out 3 levels of tension, in increasing order of 'stickiness', showing examples from popular contemporary songs and songwriters.