Did You Ever...

Did you ever have a sudden burst of inspiration for a lyric but were in a situation where there was no way you could write it down to save for when you can sit down and work on it?  Well, I have had that experience, and almost lost a great line for a song.  I remembered it only because I made it my mantra until I got to work and could write it down.  It turned out to be a song I came close to getting recorded!  I learned a great lesson that day.  First, your Muse can call out to you at any time! Anywhere, and in any situation.  It’s very frustrating to retrospectively sit and say “Shit!  That could have been a really good lyric!  What can I do to prevent that from happening again?”

            

 Well, from that day at work until the present, I prevent losing a moment of inspiration by carrying a small notebook and pen with me.  It’s easy to whip that notebook up and jotting the opening phrase or idea for the song down to connect it to your consciousness for later.  Better still you might want to carry one of those tiny recorders you can slip into your pocket.  They come in sizes that are really no bigger than a lighter (perhaps a bit longer, though).  That way, you can do a stream of consciousness record that will practically write the song for you!  Just a tip from your friendly frustrated songwriter.  Thanks for checking in, and God bless until next time!

...just an idea for your consideration!

Michael