Hey,
A lot of times when I'm writing I end up falling into a strict pattern, and back myself into a corner when trying to write more verses. The 'rules' often come about generically whilst writing, then having multiple verses following the same pattern I suddenly realise anything other just doesn't fit.
The problem is I really like two sections and don't want to change them, but cannot find a way to release myself from the rigid structure without the song becoming disjointed.
Here are the bits I like
I've got anger built inside
and It's time that I release it
So you better run and hide
'Cos you might find you're in my remit
If you're failing this test,
Know there is no re-sit
I can tell you that for sure
Because I mother-fucking police it
I've got fury in my heart
and it's time that I embrace it
If you're not running better start
'Cos I'll be running up these places
You're failing this test,
And now you've got to face it
I can tell you that for sure
Because it's mother-fucking basic
As you can see, I'm pretty locked in to
I've got .. A
And it's time that I ... B
<Something leaving related> ... A
'Cos <Something bad will happen> ... B
<Doing badly at a test>
<Consequence of doing badly> ... B
I can tell you that for sure
Because <some sort of reason> ... B
I had a try at a third section which I'll post for reference on how I've found it difficult, only really liking the first three lines and being forced to 'filler' the other 5 based on what I've locked myself into.
I've got hatred in my bones
and it's controlling my actions
If you're still here better go
'Cos you're about to hear the klaxon
The test is over now
And you didn't score a fraction
I can tell you that for sure
'Cos it's my mother-fucking passion
Anyone got any ideas on how I can move out of this pattern, or if I should? Maybe best left with just the two sections - at the moment I just play Am-A7-Am-A7-Am-E-Em-E7 (surprisingly tense) repeating the two verses- finger picking at first then building up into 8 up & down strumming. I could live with keeping the song like this if changing it would ruin it, but the opportunity to turn it into something with more substance would please me greatly s any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Cheers.
