Many songwriters start out writing strictly from a sense of emotion, and that’s perfectly valid. But you can give your lyric real authenticity with the kind of sensory detail that can put your listener right inside your song. It’s the difference between simply telling a story and setting the scene so well that your listener can actually experience your story. We’ll explore some excellent examples of this kind of writing, and then learn to capture and utilize the sensory details that will make your lyrics come alive.