I love this dumb but hilarious song by Mitch Friedman that breaks down the traditional pop song structure. It’s a great refresher on one of the most fundamental elements of songwriting, and one that is too often overlooked. You’ll make the greatest impact on a listener by picking a good order for verses and choruses, and making sure they last the right amount of time so the song has consistent energy.
Often, artists rehearse a song a hundred times before they record it. When you do that, you lose perspective on what the best parts of the song are, and how to make the song exciting for its whole running time. A song only gets one chance at making a first impression, so it’s crucial to get the structure right.
– Greg Katz