Song Writing

It’s time to ditch the norms of songwriting

By: Mason Mattu, Section Editor This summer, I wrote a bunch of songs from the back of a car on a super-long family road trip. Through speed bumps and all, I found a certain solitude in writing — a comfort that connected me to a greater purpose. I have always thought of myself as a poet, first, and as someone with a musical aptitude, second. Thus, the tradition of free verse poetry has always grounded my songwriting.  Take an example from one of the songs I wrote this summer, “Motel Bible.”  Truckers and their dirt leave a mark on the…

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