![]() If that’s true, then it’s worthwhile for me to fight through writer’s block and continue to write new music. Perhaps my inability to write songs in the ordinary reflects my deeper tendency to only cry out to God in times of crisis and for my heart to only well up with praise after a dramatic deliverance. And if it’s something I’ve explored creatively before, why write a new song about it? Why would anyone want to hear it? Praise in the Ordinary But none of these struggles feel very urgent or interesting. Many of my same doubts, insecurities, and sins from the past persist. ![]() That isn’t to say there aren’t challenges. That’s because, for me, songs overflow from strong feelings. Many of the songs I’ve written have come from a place of deep discouragement and desperation. There is so much pent-up, raw emotion–such a need to express myself to God and be heard by him–that it bursts out as words and music.Īnd perhaps that explains why it’s difficult for me to write songs these days. Lyrics and music happen simultaneously. A moment of inspiration strikes and from there the song just sort of writes itself. Do I write the lyrics first and then set them to music or vice versa? Usually, for me, it’s neither. People sometimes ask me how I write songs. When I sit down to write, nothing comes to mind and it feels as if I’ve forgotten how to create music. I try but the results too often feel rehashed and uninspired. These days, I rarely write anything that I think is any good. Usually, I’ll try to write a song or two to share how God has been at work in my life.īut there’s been one small problem these past few years: I’ve had songwriter’s block. It’s a time for us to gather as friends and share our creative gifts. ![]() Twice a year our church holds an Open Mic event. You can read the first two posts here and here. This is the third post in a series about songwriting. ![]()
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