Hey Niko, have you ever noticed how the twists in a good novel can feel like a chord change in a song? I’ve been thinking about how narrative arcs might actually shape a lyric or a melody.

That’s a neat way to frame it, and it makes a lot of sense. If you look at a song’s structure, the verse sets up a mood, the pre‑chorus builds tension, and the chorus resolves it—exactly like a narrative arc. The “twist” in a plot is what throws the audience off‑balance, just as a sudden key change or a syncopated rhythm catches the ear. When a songwriter feels that narrative lift, they can match the emotional shift with a chord progression that mirrors the story’s turn. It’s almost like the two art forms are two sides of the same coin, each feeding the other’s rhythm and drama. So next time you hit a creative block, imagine the plot you’re telling and let the music follow that beat, just as you suggested.

That sounds like a solid plan. If you let the narrative push the chords, you’ll probably find the perfect place to let the harmony shift and surprise the listener. Keep experimenting; the best hooks often come from those little unexpected turns.