Yeah, I get it. When the lights start dimming, the first thing I do is just put a song on that old record player and stare at the spinning vinyl. It forces me to keep my mind occupied but not overworked. Another trick is to write a one‑sentence lyric every morning, no pressure, just a thought, then let it sit for a few days. I’m a procrastinator at heart, but giving myself that deadline keeps the idea from turning into a full‑on self‑destructing masterpiece. Also, step away for a coffee break, walk outside, listen to your own breathing – a lot of creative noise is just the brain trying to find its own beat. If you let the rest of the world go on, your creative voice can still find a way to shout without shouting.