Q: So, I usually write instrumental music. Y'know, programmatic/soundtracky kinda stuff. But right now I'm working on a song that requires lyrics. As it turns out, lyrics are fuckin' DIFFICULT. The music I usually write isn't very self-expressive; I'm more interested in seeing what I can bring to life in the mind of the listener by using different sounds, tones, and techniques. Writing lyrics feels more akin to public speaking. A very personal, intimate form of public speaking.
A: that's true