Repetition is not your enemy; it’s the whole reason hooks exist. The listener’s brain learns way slower than yours, so the line you’re already sick of is usually the first one they’re finally starting to remember. The master move isn’t to constantly change the melody and lyrics—it’s to repeat the same core idea while changing the context around it: shift the chords underneath, open up the drums, add harmonies, or bring in bigger background vocals. That way the hook feels familiar enough to grab onto, but evolves enough to stay exciting. If a total stranger can’t sing back one line after hearing your song once, you didn’t repeat yourself too much—you didn’t repeat yourself enough. #johnnyxmartinez #newmusic #slideshow #composer #artist