Songwriters can get stuck for months on a song that an outside listener can unlock with something as small as a single chord change.
The difference between a good song and a great song isn’t always a major rewrite. It’s often simple tweaks that make it extraordinary.
Before you give up on the song, change one thing.
Swapping one chord. Rearranging one section. Changing a single lyric. All of these things can drastically alter the impact of a song.
The pressure to create something amazing often makes us question the whole song. When things aren’t working, we start to wonder if the idea is right, if we’re good enough as an artist, or if the song is worth keeping.
Sometimes, the song needs to be let go so we can move on to something better. But often the song just needs some simple adjustments.
Don’t give up on the song too soon, and don’t be too quick to rewrite everything. Trust your instincts and look for the smallest changes that can bring the greatest impact.