Let's start by saying that I'm not super creative. I like to think that at times I can be but normally I fail pretty hard at it. I am not now nor will I ever be an artist. I can barely draw stick figures. I'm still working on learning to play the guitar. I still suck at it, but that comes from not practicing enough or as consistently as I was at the end of last year.
I will say I am envious of a few musicians ability to put pen to paper. We've all heard about my vast appreciation of music. The style of music will dictate what I'm more concerned about. If it's hip-hop or r & b, it's all about beat. I know the lyrics are going to be the same from artist to artist. And better yet, they're going to be about stupid stuff. We get it, you like rims and hoes. I do to, just not to the same level at all.
The current kick is lyrics. I'm obsessed with a couple of songwriters right now. The way they seem to be able to consistently put amazing thoughts on paper is beyond me. And of course, while open to my own interpretation and feelings, the stuff seems deeply personal. Having had a conversation or 2 with someone who's written some amazing stuff I've determined it's just the way their brains are wired. In the same way I'm great at math, they're great at expressing themselves. Now, I can do okay in a conversation or 2. That is unless my brain just shuts off and I space out for a minute. And I do have a problem with speaking too quickly. But I'm trying to slow down. And I'm trying to come up with some mind blowing stuff to write about. I'm just having a hard time keeping that side of my brain fired up. Hopefully by acknowleding it, I'll be more focused on doing better at expressing myself. More to come!
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