How To Write A Second Verse Easily | Escape Verse 2 Hell | Songwriting Academy

In this video, multi-platinum songwriter Martin Sutton teaches his simple solutions to writing a great second verse even if you've always struggled with them in the past.
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Timeline of Video:
How do I approach verse 2? 1:07
Phrasing & lengths of lines 2:57
Overview 5:32

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Has the domain name expired? The link doesn’t seem to work. Thanks

[@danielbuchanan1564]

So I just now found this golden nugget. I'm in a song now and I have "an attack" on the second verse. I've had the chorus for really long time. It's coming together. You are helping putting pieces together. This is really helpful. Thank you so very much.

[@lorenniwa1984]

Your Songwriting tips are gold, thank you

[@hauro8420]

I was goin to the comment section to write exactly the same haha

[@BareBohemianBeauty]

I just wrote you a realllllllyyy long comment and I was saying how it's a mini movie when I write because I actually see what's happening play out. YES, a 3 minute movie. Wow, I honestly feel so less mad. I almost always write on paper (except for the 96 notes on my phone I havent had that long. oops) And I'll go up to the first verse, I'll plan out the melody and illustrate that the way that makes sense to me. I match up not just the syllable count, but also the 'wave' of the melody. That way, the listener feels a sense of comfort in hearing something new being said in a way that's somehow familiar to them. And then whatever I have left to say that wouldn't fit, well, that gets stripped and becomes the bridge I'm that one who always has too much to say. As you'll know if you happen to read the comment I just posted And, again, I clicked on this out of interest in the title. I honestly wasn't aware that V2 was difficult for people. Is it a bit like sophomore slump? No, it wouldn't be that. But I DO KNOW what it must be like - hitting the midpoint of a novel (while writing it, not while reading) and not knowing the best way to start to get to the end. Because, while I don't typically use an outline for writing anything creative, including my books, I still see what's going on and I can envision the end but I don't always know which path in the forest is going to lead to lions (nice ones, so that's the correct path), tigers, or bears. You eventually figure out the 'safe' way, simply meaning what's going to resonate with your audience most. It's that way with songs, also, ofc. It's about what makes more sense. What gives comfort. What they can follow and enjoy. Even if it's not a happy topic. People absolutely find comfort in knowing they're not alone. Most of my songs are not happy. I'm writing from my heart - and a mind I'm almost not in control of. And now you might block me because I'm some crazy girl leaving you comments lol But, again, what you said was great. I do think one should break the rules every once in a while. I have a song with two verses together and only a 16 count in between. The chorus would split up the thought too much. The song doesn't only have 2 verses, though, so it works. BUT you're here to 'teach the rules,' in a sense, so I think your planner and the advice you give is perfect!

[@lisyau-hunzeker9860]

So good! Thank you for sharing such great tangible insights! 🙌

[@joshualindy4057]

Just found this channel, A+ !!! You got one more sub

[@brandonwooldridge1877]

I definitely need this video. Ive been stuck on verse2 for weeks! Ive got a general idea of where I want the song to go but Im just stumped lyrically at the moment.

[@hallvardolai]

"Now, i dont use the same lyrics again, that would be cheating" SOAD's toxicity: *sweats nervously

[@SKATE87410]

this nigga spitting straight facts subscribed

[@Lutz_H]

I love the clarity and focus of your message. Thanks!

[@trancecrafter]

thank you for making these videos! I have learned a lot from them over the past 3-5 years that I've spent practicing poetry and songwriting.

[@ruudjansen2412]

as usual great video!

[@JohnnyGuitarRocks]

Thanks as always Martin!

Great tips. Thanks.

[@HalfyardProductions7]

Brilliant and simple as always thanks Martin!

[@birk3383]

Great tips!! Thank you!

[@jesperwestergaard-coversor4537]

Gonna try this out on some future songs! Thanks again for some great advice :)

[@zhairylmacarayo5593]

That was precious tips,Thank you!

[@alanbenfield7893]

Thank you for uploading these clips, it’s excellent advice.

[@RosannaEastmanOFFICIAL]

love this... thats for the invaluable info

[@mariettekoolhoven5578]

Amazing video once again!!!! Golden tips

[@joen2521]

Excellent, thanks Martin

[@Table-Top]

Great, thanks Martin. This channel should grow big if the video uploads are regular.

[@homegrown8481]

Thank you so much.. It really means a lot..

[@larryli5604]

This is great video and great teacher! Greetings from China:)

[@sci-c-362sinkuraut2]

Thank you for this😀

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Ok, I subbed. I have only watched 3 of your videos so far, and am new to watching songwriting videos in general (i.e I only today began looking into this topic). Haha! I have found it's much easier to write songs now than when I was 5 lol. 🐰❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️

[@darrenross9168]

Hi Martin, thank you for your help and advice. all the best, Darren Ross.

[@charlesthepanda3793]

Thank you!

[@MarielaurenceMusic]

Thanks ❤️

[@RTsTracks]

Hey where's the planner ? Im here. in 2020 and its not here

[@kerosenefilms]

Can you update the link to the song planner? It doesn’t work since you changed urls. Great tips!

[@davidp7834]

I’m sure these tips are great. IF you want to sound like virtually everyone else on top 40 commercial pop radio. He has some good suggestions, but use them as a guide, not as rules. Throw out any rule books 📚 I’ve been writing ✍️ lyrics off and on, since the late ‘80s/ early ‘90s. Other than reading about ABAB or ABBA etc forms, very early on. I doubt I’ve followed any rules, at least not that I’m aware of. He mentioned starting with a theme/ topic/ idea. I never have said, I’m going to write about topic X. I just start writing, and the topic(s) generally form themselves. Many famous song writers, also didn’t start with a topic. Last but not least, unless you care more about getting your song on commercial radio, than what you want to say in your song, don’t worry about the time.

[@Jachi_Michael]

My tactics is to write everythin together, then split it.

[@richardmorris7188]

Is there a video on constructing a bridge? That is where I get stuck the most.

[@zhairylmacarayo5593]

yes exactly hahah

[@mayitadinos8498]

I’ve been hitting a dead end with your link!

[@davidroberts3086]

Me 2

[@FinnEcesMusic]

Me 3

[@jaunbonaysmith]

NewSub... Thank u for these wonderful tips💗Please can u update the song planner link it's not loading.. Thank u

[@jareksobkowicz6487]

is PDF available to download?

[@Kashimir]

hey martin, could you contact me with prices about getting my songs looked over by you? thank you

[@kubolor1234]

I’m in the 7th ring if v2 hell 😩

[@RSEFX]

I'm more concerned with the development of songs like A DAY IN THE LIFE, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, PAINT IT BLACK, LIKE A ROLLING STONE (no pun intended) , BIRTH OF AN ACCIDENTAL HIPSTER, WRITING WRONGS and/or some of the stuff of groups like VAMPIRE WEEKEND or FOSTER THE PEOPLE. These are generally songs that play with the rules, with concepts, language and structure. Do you cover these sorts of song-writing modes?

[@thrivedru]

Newyear, 2021 Link is Broken. Great vid, though ;)

[@tylers9724]

Ha. He said doo doo. I'm such a kid.

[@Classic_H_Radio]

So if I wanna stand out, i should do the opposite of this, yeah...?

[@keithlawcomedy]

...but there are exceptions, as you say Martin🙂

One of the best written pieces do not have similar verses, the first verse is entirely different to verse 2, so I dont know about "they should sound similar" tip..

[@samcook8702]

“98% of the time we write the 2nd Verse 1st”

[@chrisdaykin3899]

Planner = non existent