it's weird how creativity flows.

I have absolutely no problem coming up with musical ideas at all. Prick me with a pin and a new tune will come out, complete with chord structure. Music just seems to happen. I have no problem rewriting (except melody once I have words), changing direction, coming up with alternatives etc.

Lyrics are different. I don't know if it is the quality of original ideas, and enhanced sensitivity to perfectionism? Somehow the words convey something definate, so they need to be absolutely right?

Whatever it is, it's a pain. I've been trying more lyric writing without qualifying them as I go. It does help, but I don't do it easily! I have to reminding myself "edit later". Just having that thought interrupts my creative flow.

I will persevere.