Love Song [FAST]

: Use everyday language. Trying too hard to be "poetic" can make the message feel inauthentic [22, 23].

: Listeners use love songs as substitutes for what they cannot say themselves; the song must act as a mirror for their own experiences [19, 22]. The Writing Process Love song

Uses long, held notes to musically demonstrate dedication [7, 30]. "Something" Focuses on specific attributes ("the way she moves") [21]. Bruno Mars "Just the Way You Are" : Use everyday language