Songwriting tips...

[Eeva_r&b]

WHAT ARE YOU SHOOTING FOR?

Your goal is not to make every song's first line into an epic event. Sometimes a song calls for an understated beginning. However, understated is not the same thing as boring or un-engaging.
Here's what I believe you should shoot for in EVERY first line you allow out of the house: Your first line should entice, dare, tease, or otherwise promise the listener that if they will listen to the next 3 lines, they will be happy they did.
Remember that a song is a two-way communication. A listener must literally
give your song the time of day to even experience it. If you don't make (and
keep) a worthwhile promise right up front, a split-second decision will be made to bypass your song. So keep this simple thought in your mind: Make the promise in the first few seconds, then keep the promise with the rest of
the song.