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OathOfArgos · 08-02-2012, 01:32 PM

Hey Everyone,

Now I am brand new to this forum, in fact, I only came here because I need help. I need help so bad I'm becoming almost desperate.

There was a time when I would write lyrics constantly, I had like 3 notebooks filled. Eventually I just quit writing lyrics. It became hard. I started not feeling what I wrote, and not being able to write what I feel. So for around a year and a half I have not written lyrics.

I am a classical composer and a metal lead guitarist. I have been trying to do a Yngwie Malmsteen kinda thing, but where I sing and it has mainstream vocals. I think this provides the best outlet for my inspirations and gives me a good dose and range of things to keep me satisfied. But upon discovering my voice, I found the desire to write words for my songs, but I can't.

See my issue is sort of complicated. I used to be rather depressive, and it was easy to write about how terrible everything was. Then I became a much more well-rounded person (I might even say nearly self-actualized) and suddenly writing became impossible. I tried writing about fantasy and such, which worked for a time and quickly burned out.

I also have one other problem. I am very self critical. I can write several genres of music instrumentaion, and have no problems. Even my good stuff I sometimes just can't keep too. I can't put it all together to make a song. I have put nearly 6 straight months effort into writing an album, starting several bands, and in fact have yet to finish a single song. I know for a fact that my writing abilities aren't the problem. It is something mental.

If there is anyone that can help me, I would appreciate it SO much. I am so sick of this.

08-02-2012, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
OathOfArgos Groupie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Need a Little Help Guys Hey Everyone, Now I am brand new to this forum, in fact, I only came here because I need help. I need help so bad I'm becoming almost desperate. There was a time when I would write lyrics constantly, I had like 3 notebooks filled. Eventually I just quit writing lyrics. It became hard. I started not feeling what I wrote, and not being able to write what I feel. So for around a year and a half I have not written lyrics. I am a classical composer and a metal lead guitarist. I have been trying to do a Yngwie Malmsteen kinda thing, but where I sing and it has mainstream vocals. I think this provides the best outlet for my inspirations and gives me a good dose and range of things to keep me satisfied. But upon discovering my voice, I found the desire to write words for my songs, but I can't. See my issue is sort of complicated. I used to be rather depressive, and it was easy to write about how terrible everything was. Then I became a much more well-rounded person (I might even say nearly self-actualized) and suddenly writing became impossible. I tried writing about fantasy and such, which worked for a time and quickly burned out. I also have one other problem. I am very self critical. I can write several genres of music instrumentaion, and have no problems. Even my good stuff I sometimes just can't keep too. I can't put it all together to make a song. I have put nearly 6 straight months effort into writing an album, starting several bands, and in fact have yet to finish a single song. I know for a fact that my writing abilities aren't the problem. It is something mental. If there is anyone that can help me, I would appreciate it SO much. I am so sick of this.