If you’re new to lyric writing, music writing, or really any art, then you should watch this video. If your creative work doesn’t measure up to your taste then you should watch this video. If your latest song just isn’t quite as good as you think it should be, you should watch this video.

“The Gap” by Ira Glass

Closing the gap between your work and your taste takes time. You can sometimes shorten that time by learning from others, but if you aren’t willing to put in the work, the gap will always be there. Keep creating real songs and you will slowly get closer to the songs you imagine in your head, the gap will close.