These words are my own

yeah, i've totally been there; it's like this never-ending loop of second-guessing. i used to write poetry and would constantly compare myself to the greats, thinking i'll never measure up! but sometimes i think maybe those doubts mean you're pushing boundaries, exploring new territory even if it feels uncomfortable. maybe it's about finding that balance between taking inspiration and building your own voice??? keep strumming that guitar, you never know when magic might strike again; it’s all part of the process!

i know what u mean its tough somtimes!

trying to be completely unique in music is chasing ghosts. what you call imitation might just be a baseline for innovation, but seriously, who cares if it's not groundbreaking every time???? the whole point is expression. maybe stop worrying about authenticity and focus more on the fun of creation; it doesn't have to be perfect all the time;

kinda makes me wonder if the whole 'authenticity' thing is overrated. like, sure, originality's cool, but isn't it more about how you make people feel? i've found that sometimes echoing your influences can actually lead to discovering something new in yourself. ever thought of maybe just letting go a bit and seeing where that takes you? i'd also love to know which artists you feel you're sounding like; might be interesting to explore what exactly is drawing you in their work... maybe there's something there that'll unlock this block for you!

I totally get you! Used to feel that way when I started painting new pieces.

man, you're overthinking it way too much. like yeah, everyone gets inspirations from somewhere. originality can be overrated anyway??? we all stand on the shoulders of giants, right? finding your style is more about mixing things up and seeing what sticks instead of worrying if it's been done before. just chill and let it flow... don't stress too much about every single word fitting into some "unique" mold. that pressure ain't helping you create.

oh man, i totally get where you're coming from. there's this weird pressure like we're supposed to reinvent the wheel each time we sit down to create, but honestly, even the greatest artists had days they thought their stuff was just meh. maybe it's not about pushing out the doubt completely but learning how to dance with it. like some of my favorite songs came together when i stopped trying so hard to be "original" and just let whatever i felt honest flow naturally without too much overthinking... kinda like tuning into a station that's already playing in your head. 🎸sometimes those unexpected notes are where you find something really cool!

maybe using other's influence is not all bad afterall? sometimes people find their own voices through imitating first

Dude, it's like your head's a noisy roommate who just won't shut up when you're trying to chill... I totally get that. There's this weird pressure to be completely original as if no one's ever had the same thought twice in the history of forever. But maybe cut yourself some slack and remember that even the best artists are a mixed bag of influences, doubts and little sparks of randomness. Sometimes letting go of the need to be groundbreaking can lead you right to it without even trying. Maybe see what happens if you just play around and let things flow without overthinking too much.

have you tried jus writng w/o thinking bout if its ur own or sombodys elses song becuase sumtimes overthinking kills creativity how do you deal?

dude, i get where you're coming from with the whole originality crisis, but honestly, maybe you're just putting way too much pressure on yourself to be 'unique' all the time. songwriting's like cooking: you take a bit of this and a dash of that, mix it up and see what works; there ain't no rulebook saying every dish has to reinvent the wheel!!! think about how many songs have similar chords yet sound completely different... it's all in how you serve it up. don't let those doubts strangle your creativity because when you stop stressing over being one-of-a-kind, that's when your true voice shines through. keep jamming late at night with that guitar! sometimes the best stuff comes out when you least expect it. ✌️

Just be yourself.

Perhaps you are focusing too much on imitation rather than finding your own unique voice. Every artist deals with influence, it's about how you make it yours.

but isnt originality kinda overrated, who even defines it really