I know what you mean. Have you tried elongating vowels of shorter phrases so it lasts the same amount of time as the longer phrases. I’d try experimenting with the length of words so you don’t have to give up the depth of the lyrics.

Also, try speaking the words with feeling. It will sound weird but try finding a comfortable rhythm. Clap a beat and say the words with intense emotion. It will give the song a more natural, glowing feel. If the emotion is anger, you’ll find the words will flow faster, with certain words being emphasised heavily. If the emotion is a kind of wonder or love, the words might have longer gaps between each lone and some words might naturally elongate themselves. You might sound a bit insane but it works.

These are really good tips! I'm struggling with the same thing as A-n-x-i-e-t-y, and this is really helpful! Thanks!

Glad to be of service 😊xx

Hello Hello. I Usually Write About Stuff That's Close To Me. A Lot Of Emotional Stuff.

Hello Hello. I Usually Write About Stuff That's Close To Me. A Lot Of Emotional Stuff.

Sometimes that’s what makes the best music. Real emotion moves people. It’s a magical thing

One of the songs on the album that I’m releasing soon literally has a voicemail from my best friend

(Yes. Just… yes. What's the album called?

the journey

(by…?

austin hollinger

Thanks!!

Door agaping, mouth shut tight
Hold still in bed, you turn on the light
Don't make a sound, sticky feet on wood
Approaching, then leaving, I'd cry if I could

Some people say um, some people say like
But there's nothing to fill in the gaps in my psych(e)
I'm running, you're snoring, I'm breathing my silence
It chokes me, disturbs me, it's causing the violence

It's okay, I'm fine
I know, I'm just tired
Some things take a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long time

Lead streaks down the blade of my souvenir knife
A replacement for blood, pencils can save a life
I had a normal day, but why can't you see
That normal for you is not normal for me?

Maybe if you thought, you'd finally figure out
Why we don't ever say what our songs are about
But for now I, the mystery, lay me down to rest
And put on the headphones, a confused, quiet mess

applauds in approval

DUDE

Applauds in amazement! I especially love the sticky feet on wood line, it is such a vivid image

there’s a song on the album called undecided that I wanted to scrap

Why did you decide not to?

i probably will

Why?

I don’t want peoples questions

That’s fine. I get that. We’ll stop asking.

my new track is out!!!!! (https://soundcloud.com/austin-hollinger-2/stronger)

what I meant was that I didn’t want questions from people is the reason that I didn’t release the song. It would’ve made people wonder because of the bad place I was in at the time

my new track is out!!!!! (https://soundcloud.com/austin-hollinger-2/stronger)

Love it!!!!!!

what I meant was that I didn’t want questions from people is the reason that I didn’t release the song. It would’ve made people wonder because of the bad place I was in at the time

I get that, that’s one of the reasons I don’t share my music because a lot of it is about personal experiences no one knows I’ve gone through. I especially don’t want my close family to ask questions because I fear the replies would break their hearts

Loud applause

my new track is out!!!!! (https://soundcloud.com/austin-hollinger-2/stronger)

(I’ll try and listen to it as soon as possible!)

I write songs! Here is my latest one.

Everyone needs an anchor
Someone to give them strength
What about the anchor?
They’re drowning on the ocean floor!

aaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaA

Anchor!
Anchor!
Give your strength away!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Left down here to decay!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Filled with seething rage!
Where is your anchor?
Drowning under the weight of your tears!

Everyone needs an anchor
But when you are that one
You carry their weight
Of guilt and pain, but have none to take your own

aaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaA

Anchor!
Anchor!
Give your strength away!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Left down here to decay!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Filled with seething rage!
Where is your anchor?
Drowning under the weight of your tears!

We have none to share with
isolated on the ocean floor
so down here we wait
till we are no more!

aaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaA

aaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaA

aaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaA

Anchor!

Anchor!

Anchor!

Anchor!
Anchor!
Give your strength away!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Left down here to decay!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Filled with seething rage!
Where is your anchor?
Drowning under the weight of your tears!

Try to pull us up
But our chain's around our neck
swinging in the breeze
never coming back!

Anchor!
Anchor!
Give your strength away!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Left down here to decay!
Anchor!
Anchor!
Filled with seething rage!
Where is your anchor?

Hanging above their watery grave!

Love it!