I think it's fantastic to start from an idea and just build around it. I think the most effective songs are built around this climax where the listener is just emotionally, intellectually, and maybe even physically engaged. I think the verse, chorus, verse, chorus thing is OK for certain songs, but the best ones use this structure to build to something that the listener can really identify with. I aim to do that with my songwriting. It is most difficult, but, when done effectively, raises the listenability and impact of a song.
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