Hi John,
For me its about getting down on paper the vision I see. I have a strong idea, not a picture exactly more of a feeling. I get goosebumps when I nail the lyrics to the feeling. Then I try and hone it to fit into a melody, to rhyme etc.
I wrote this one about 10 minutes ago called "I pray to you" Kinda fast rock, Two verses, Chorus, two verses, Chorus, Slows to dramatic slow ending on last verse. Posting 2 vesus here and will post whole song in proper place.
Ideas inside my head
Can’t get out of bed
Then I pray to You
Searching for a friend
Hoping not to bend
Then I pray to You
Wanting a life, oh please
Falling on my knees
Then I pray to You
Why do I feel
Like I’m no big deal
Then I pray to You
Cheers Craig