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How to Turn Clichés into Powerful Lyrics

Can clichés still make great lyrics? 🎶 In this episode of Muse and Measure, Tyler Burba shows how to transform overused metaphors into powerful, poetic songwriting tools. In this episode, we dive deep into how to work with common metaphors and clichés in songwriting — not to avoid them entirely, but to revive their emotional power and make them fresh again. Using examples from Emily Dickinson, Ariana Grande, and Bob Dylan, we explore how great writers transform familiar phrases into unforgettable lyrics through: 🎵 Defamiliarization — making the familiar strange again 🎵 Extended metaphors — expanding a single image through a full song 🎵 Multiple meanings — layering associations that keep lyrics alive 🎵 Freewriting — generating ideas that balance poetry and relatability You’ll learn how to: Reimagine worn-out metaphors like “time is money” or “water under the bridge” Use sensory detail to bring abstract ideas to life Write lyrics that can be both accessible and profound Balance commercial appeal with artistic depth Through practical exercises and personal examples (including Tyler’s song “No Man’s Land” from A Fool’s Leap of Faith), you’ll discover how to breathe new life into your writing — and how every cliché can become a vessel for truth, mystery, and transformation. 💬 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Context Greetings, viewer question from Greg Chandrin, connection to last video on metaphors and clichés. 02:00 – Familiar Metaphors in Commercial Songwriting Why common metaphors work in pop and Nashville writing; balancing originality and accessibility. 04:30 – Extended Metaphors Explained Defining extended metaphors with Emily Dickinson’s “Hope is the thing with feathers.” 06:40 – Modern Example: Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” How pop songs reframe clichés and create freshness through defamiliarization. 07:50 – Bob Dylan’s “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight” Exploring double meanings and emotional ambiguity in simple lyrics. 10:40 – Multiple Meanings & Lyric Ambiguity Crafting lyrics that feel open but grounded in sensory experience. 12:20 – Writing Approaches: Avant-Garde vs. Commercial Comparing defamiliarization and accessibility; freewriting as a discovery method. 13:50 – Freewriting Demonstration Setup Introducing the “Water under the bridge” metaphor and setup for writing exercise. 15:00 – Freewriting Session & Reflection Live freewriting example; balancing flow vs. editing mindset. 17:00 – Analyzing the First (Poetic) Draft Breaking down the imagery and defamiliarized language of the first attempt. 18:30 – Analyzing the Second (Relatable) Draft Discussing childhood memory, nostalgia, and emotional grounding. 20:40 – Refining for Relatability Simplifying while retaining vivid imagery and lyric potential. 22:00 – Developing a Song Concept Turning metaphors into full song arcs with emotional tension. 23:00 – Conclusion: Using Common Metaphors Creatively Key takeaways and examples from A Fool’s Leap of Faith; closing thoughts. 📚 Mentioned in this episode: A Fool’s Leap of Faith (Octave Records) Emily Dickinson’s Hope is the Thing with Feathers Thank U, Next – Ariana Grande I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight – Bob Dylan If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share your favorite lyrical metaphors in the comments! Check out the first video on this topic which takes a more avant-garde approach:    • Turn Clichés Into Art | Radiohead, Duchamp...   Check out “Thank You, Next” by Ariana Grande:    • Ariana Grande - thank u, next (Official Vi...   Check out “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight” by Bob Dylan:    • Bob Dylan - I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (Off...   Check out Irma Thomas’ “Time Is On My Side”:    • Irma Thomas, "Time Is On My Side"   Check out Hypno Nun’s music:    / @hypnonun   Check out “The River” by Bruce Springsteen:    • Bruce Springsteen - The River (The River T...   Listen to “No Man’s Land” here: https://www.psaudio.com/products/a-fo... 💫 Hashtags: #SongwritingTips #LyricWriting #MuseAndMeasure #CreativeWriting #PoeticLyrics #SongwritingMetaphors #MusicAndMeaning #TylerBurba #SongwritingExercises #ExtendedMetaphor #ClichéToArt #SongwritingCraft #EmilyDickinson #BobDylan #ArianaGrande #NoMansLand #FoolsLeapOfFaith #SpiritualSongwriting #MindfulCreativity Please send your questions, comments, and criticisms to tyler@musemeasure.com More information about Tyler Burba’s music: www.existentialhymns.com Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Gejg... Listen on Itunes:   / visit   Follow us on Facebook:   / 61577084290894   (For amazon links, I receive a small commission through Amazon Associates)