[Unclenny]

I find that when I spend too much time crafting a song it tends to lose its emotional impact.

While I know that it is important to learn good writing technique (even though I never got around to it), the best songs are those where said technique is hidden within the fabric of the song allowing the tune to flow naturally.

When I find myself stuck on the structure of a song I often put it aside and work on something else. It will quite often sneak back into my consciousness a few days later feeling more cohesive.