Anatomy of a Song

Song about how a song is like a human body [Verse 1] Kick drum hits like a heart in the chest Keeps every measure alive and in step Bass lays bones underneath the frame Holding the shape while the chords take aim [Verse 2] Notes run red through the lines that we play Rhythm’s the veins carrying sound on its way Lead guitar skin catches every eye Bright on the surface, it flashes by [Chorus] This is the anatomy of a song Every part pulls the whole thing along Heart, bones, blood, and fire in the tone Piece by piece, it becomes its own [Verse 3] The hook’s the muscle that lifts up the sound Strong enough to make a room shake around Lyrics think through what the melody means Giving the song a mind of its own [Verse 4] Vocals are nerves sending sparks through the wire Tattoos are solos that leave their mark higher Hair is the breakdown—heads start to fly The album’s the eyes that complete the design [Chorus] This is the anatomy of a song Every part pulls the whole thing along Heart, bones, blood, and fire in the tone Piece by piece, it becomes its own [Instrumental Solo] [Breakdown] Head down, let the whole room move Every piece has a part to prove [Final Chorus] This is the anatomy of a song Every part pulls the whole thing along Heart, bones, blood, and fire in the tone Piece by piece, it becomes its own [Outro] Piece by piece It becomes its own