In the beginning stages of my writing, I just wanted to mimic the musicality of the artists to improve my writing abilities. With the help of other writers, I learned to get the best out of your writing by tapping into your emotional capacity to discuss different topics you’ve experienced.
The Weeknd proved to be very influential in discussing things such as heartbreak, pain, sadness, etc. The track, Die For You off of his album, Starboy, tapped into memories I had during my late teens and twenties that I used as a time of reflection recently. Through these experiences, I was able to learn more about myself and now I can take these lessons into future relationships.
Die For You (inspired by the song of the same name)
I felt this emotion once or twice
A third I could say but it’s not the charm
What all of those situations did
Was cause both good and harm…ony
I’d say I’d plead the fifth
But all of them would sing in harmony
But I’m a take a walk on the wild side
Go at this solo a la Normani
Should’ve realized some of them didn’t really want me
Wanted to give my all to quick
And all I did was drown in the sand
Another I gave too little
She wanted me to go at her command
One time we were just too young
Too young to understand
Sometimes it has me wonder
In what ways, could I’ve been a better man
Even though we went through it
I had to prove it
To myself
That my self love is wealth
Self care for my health
Since sabotage is stealth
As I’ve learned over the years
Parts of me died for you
Again and again
Again thinking it’d be a different outcome
There’s no alternate timeline
No what if’s, we only have one
Now I sit back and relax
Wonder what could I’ve done
Got so much love to give
I wonder who will have some

REGGIE JOHNSON
Reggie Johnson (he/him) reigns from Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 9, he found a love for writing while on summer vacation. His rhythmic style of writing tells his personal story.