songs by my favorite artists that i wish i would’ve written // finding inspiration for songwriting

today i am talking about all the songs by my favorite artists that i wish i would’ve written!
if y’all have been with me for awhile, you know that i love songwriting. i’ve shared much of my journey with songwriting on my channel: reacting to my songwriting, writer’s block, write with me, tips & advice. there is so much that i am inspired by and listening to music is one of the most important things that has impacted my songwriting.
i’m always drawn to artists that write their own songs and sometimes i hear a song that really speaks to me and i think to myself, “i really wish i could’ve written this, or something like this”. so basically in this video, i’m going to be going through some of the songs i’ve been inspired by and that have really made me want to be a better songwriter :)
please comment down below any songs that have really affected you and have made you wish you would’ve written it!
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nena
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[@PristineWhens]

There’s this really nice quote somewhere, about originality, it says: “sure, it’s been said before, but not by you.” 😄 shows that everyone has something unique to say about something ❤️

[@NenaShelby]

i loveeee that!💜

[@falonrogers4072]

has anyone noticed Nena's channel has been growing a lot lately? im soooo proud of her 💕💗

[@NenaShelby]

thank u🥹💗

[@kassieramsdell622]

Yes, I especially love watching the sub count grow! Go Nena!

[@clydebarrow1357]

I really love your "personal" series just like this one 'cause, you know, these are the feelings that a lot of people feel and sometimes they have no one to share with. So, I love your videos and all of your listed songs in this one are relatable for me as well, especially "this is me trying"… Love ya, Nena 🥰😍♥️♥️♥️

[@msweirdo713]

I absolutely love these kind of videos! Love that you're posting guitar tutorials as well as videos about stuff like songwriting or videos where you talk about something

[@daniella5405]

I love that you are doing videos more than guitar tutorials. I feel like I am getting to know you better. Love you sooo much😍😍🥰🥰

[@NenaShelby]

thank u bestie 💗💗

[@lenasix]

agree on "this is me trying" wayyyyy too much!!! love your channel

[@fannyfish2205]

I’m not really learning how to play the guitar. I only subscribed to this channel so that I can watch you talking about this kind of stuff!

[@NenaShelby]

aw thanks for being here!💗💗

[@sparkling_doritos6908]

Yesss Nena it’s so fun to watch these different types of videos! I love Don’t You too!!! Wish you the best Nena 🥰🥰🥰

[@ourunhurriedhome2519]

Hey Nena! I'm a 12 years old self taught beginner guitarist, who's also a Swiftie🤍✨. Thank youuu for making videos like these, I'm very excited to learn Taylor Swift songs from you, and also other tips to improve my guitar playing🤗. Also, can you plsss make a tutorial for Taylor Swift's song 'Never Grow Up'? Thank you again and God bless💐🥰!

[@D3AN_13]

I love People Watching too!!

[@loversreputation1243]

I really love this sort of video, especially when I'm going through writer's block. Listen to you play you broke me first made me inspired to start writing again. Thank you so much! I'd love it if you made more videos like this one. Hugs!

[@kassieramsdell622]

Your voice has been sounding so good lately! You sounded great singing St. Patrick’s Day a cappella!

[@comamorsofia7638]

Nena, was a very nice and comfort video, seems like I was just talking to you in your bedroom, soo fun! Love this type of video

[@ivavrljic3778]

NENAA !!! always love watching your songwriting journey 🥰

[@julz28]

nena your hair looks really good in this style! also love the vid 💜💜

[@allydistell4141]

This is so relatable!!!!

[@daniellemcdaniel6337]

Sad songs are my fave. ❤️ Fellow Swiftie, fellow writer, fellow sad girl- new follower!

[@karenrdzv]

I love these kind of videos! Please do a part 2 💫💕

[@16.roshnichakraborty45]

Nena pls do a part 2...I got to know about older than I am and people watching from you... Thank you fr that💕

[@AllySheehan]

I don't know if you like much country music, but St Patricks Day reminds me of Somebody's Heartbreak and Rainy Season by Hunter Hayes, you should check them out 🫶

[@sadie618]

1st comment!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I know "don't you" is "from the vault" but it vibes with Harry Styles and Taylor's Grammy conversation ✨✨

[@maikoshigematsu]

I've been going through a tough time and going through the worst writers block but this really inspired me to at least try writing by listening to other artists and paying attention to the lyrics so thank you! I would love a video on you trying to finish a song or write a song from scratch!

[@NenaShelby]

totally get this! it’s been a tough year for me songwriting-wise as well but i want to film more videos about the process :)

[@maikoshigematsu]

@@NenaShelby Thank you for replying and I'd love that!!! I love every video you make so I can't wait :)

[@duaarikatytaylor5066]

love you!!

[@aysenazruzgar02]

For the last few weeks I just don't like what I write and sing but this video is super cool!💌

[@emmaA-]

Love this video idea 😍 still think you have been on fire lately 🔥

[@jillianreignn23]

lovee this!

[@jimena.the.swiftie]

omgggg i love these type of videos!!!

[@yanarathod9842]

I wish that too, many times hehe...btw Nena can you please do "same old love" and "feel me" tutorial please 😩🔥♥️✨

[@JoseVasquez-vm3sl]

😍I love your videos

[@liz7064]

The feeling of wishing you could write something like that is way too real. I’ll look at specific songs, especially those which express exactly what I’m going through and wish I could’ve been the one who wrote it

[@willowdraws13]

Yes!! I think that your songs are amazing! I really understand the feeling of like omgg that’s amazing I kind of wish I came up with it. There are so many songs that I wish I’d written, but also I find a lot inspiration from these songs. Sometimes if I have A LOT of trouble writing i like to rewrite a song from a different point of view. Some songs I wished I had written: This is me trying (taylor swift) Your in love (taylor swift) Drivers license (Olivia rodrigo) New Year’s Day (taylor swift) my favorite song :) Last kiss (taylor swift) One step forward three steps back (Olivia rodrigo) We were happy (taylor swift) Don’t you (taylor swift) Happiness (taylor swift) Delicate (taylor swift) Dear john(taylor swift) Dancing with our hands tied (taylor swift) Run (taylor swift) Cold as you (taylor swift) Thug story, just kidding 🤣 Sorry this such a long list :’) love you Nena 🥰

[@NenaShelby]

this list is amazing!💗 you are in love 🥲

[@willowdraws13]

@@NenaShelby Thank You Nena!! And lol yes you are in love has one of Taylor’s best bridges, its my favorite part of the song. I should’ve included hope your ok & happier both by Olivia rodrigo :’) Hope you are well & congrats on almost 60k subs

[@biancakimguilbero7963]

I love these kind of contents this. Ur so gorg

[@noabalseravillavecchia2995]

I loved the video and I discovered a couple songs I also can relate to. Thanks for an amazing video! Btw I love your voice❤️

[@haleyanderson2258]

you should do slow dancing in a burning room by john mayer. its a really good song :)

[@elliecrabbe]

Pleaseee do a no body no crime lyric breakdown bc I wan't to understand so bad

[@bhuvi-gupta]

Heyyyy Nena, since you've mentioned you prefer songs with lyrics which have meanings, I really suggest you listen to Gabrielle Aplin's songs. Her lyrics are so cool and poetic. Maybe start with Please Don't Say You Love Me or Waking Up Slow(Piano Version)?

[@gracezhang4742]

PLEASE DO A COVER OF SUPERCUT!! You sing it so beautifully :)

[@beaamoros]

Loved the video! Please Nena teach us some Ed Sheeran and John Mayer songs!!🥰

[@urlocalfolklorian]

john mayer is a disgrace 😚

[@jadeausten]

I have a creative writing degree too!! High five 👋 you inspired my guitar and song writing journey so thank you Nena!! 💖 also I wish I wrote august and betty

[@elxna.662]

you have such a beautiful voice!💓

[@ananya3382]

💜

[@summerpow7718]

I just feel like we can be better if we can start writting songs together♥️♥️♥️

[@julieh9821]

Nena, I’m begging you to teach ‘Tenerife Sea’! Pretty please ❤️

[@pearljoyoftheorient]

Hi nena! I love this video so much, especially the concept! Is it possible for you to post the tenerife sea chords and finger picking tabs?

[@laurenlovesstories]

I've been trying (ha) to figure out a mashup of this is me trying and vienna by bill joel but they're so not the same key. Both songs that resonate with me deeply that I wish I would have written!

[@prettywhenicryx]

a tate, Conan, AND Taylor fan?? Omg yes

[@kiordigan]

hello nena, have you listened to emails i can’t send by sabrina carpenter yet? you should check it out!

[@kavyaa69]

as a swiftie, i approve!

[@NenaShelby]

yes i love it!!💌

[@gabi10066]

Can you do a lesson of The Steps (Haim) ? Your videos are incredible i've learnt a lot from your channel so thank you

[@SophieGordon-n1s]

You should check out some of Mckenna Grace’s music. I think you would really like it

[@svetlanafomina6839]

I'm in love with your voice somehow.

[@addisongreen201]

Lately I’ve found myself related to traitor and deja vu by Olivia Rodrigo a lot, like you said you were friends now it’s sure as hell don’t look like it and that was the place I FOUND IT FIRST, I MADE THE JOKE YOU TELLING HER, I WAS THE ONE who taught you Billie Joe, I WAS THE ONE playing that song, she’s just a replacement but you know that all too well hell yes Olivia

[@rnee]

I love older than I am!

[@juancuervo5581]

Can u pls do a another debut tutorial? I have A Place In This World vibes.

[@D3AN_13]

Could you do a Family Line tutorial?

[@dinasworldddd]

superache tutoreal plsssssss

[@suhanitalreja6476]

Nenaaa! If you remember it was my question in your last qna about songs you wish you had written so I am feeling kinda special haha. 😬💗 Also I have emailed you, if you have time check it out please and thankyou :)