Anatomy of a Song - Fine
We are almost there. We're releasing the new single very soon. But first, I figured I'd tear apart another song of ours. A few months back I wrote a blog breaking down my song lyrics for the song, I Don't Really Wanna Care No More. This post does the same for another one, Fine. Here's the song: Here are the actual lyrics: It’s a tender age to feel renewed I’m trying not to see things through So many things I can’t undo Lapse of time is nothing new And I’d say it’s all right
The Mystery of Melody
The first thing that hits me about any song is the melody. I love words, but the melody hits first. For me, words can’t save a bad melody, but a great melody can save the shit out of some bad words. Next is the chord progression. Sometimes, that is more something you feel than think about. Certain chord changes evoke certain emotions. That bleeds into the other things that excite me - the feel or tone of the song. That stuff gives each song its own personality. Some songs tra
