Contrasting the Verse and Chorus

The verse plays a critical role in setting up the title line

The way the verse accomplishes this is by making the chorus stand out

Construct your verses and choruses to contrast with each other

Arriving at each new section will feel like something new and special

You know that choruses have repeating lines, and verses do not, so structure is one way that they contrast

You know that choruses often hold lyrics on extended notes, but verses favor shorter, more conversational notes

Developing contrasting sections is one of your most important skills as a songwriter

The idea is simple: in each section, use different ideas and develop them differently

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