I really want to a songwriter/singer but I just feel like I can't?

I realised that I really want to be a singer/songwriter not because of fame or fortune or all that superficial stuff but really I want to do it for the music. I have come to realise that music is really my life and I just can't imagine my future without it. Like doing some other job seems so depressing to me. but when I think about the feasibility of it, I realise that maybe i'm not cut out for it. I mean i'm sure that less than 1% of people who try in this industry actually make it so it just sucks. I guess I should move on from this delusion but it's hard. considering I'm just 17 maybe I'll change my mind and decide to be something more realistic. idk I had to just rant about it since my friends would just judge me for this.

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LedRobster · 61-69, M

I don't think it's wrong to chase your dreams, especially at your age. The main thing would be to try and place yourself in settings where audiences can give you feedback as to how much talent you really have.

If you read about musicians who have "made" it, it seems like it's talent plus being in the right place at the right time.

SW-User

anything to share
a song for us to listen to
or lyrics to read?

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Do it because it makes YOU feel good. You can't be concerned with whether you will be able to support yourself doing it, as there are millions who do it but cannot. The joy of creation is something special. You don't have to be a musical genius, you just have to mean it. Also, you can't go by what people think. Just write things and record them and be happy doing it. Anything else that happens is icing on the cake.

wordsthatkill · 22-25, F

@uncalled4 thank you! i rly appreciate ur advice

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

Hmm. I feel like i cant do well in manga and art business, but look at me go. Its going up.

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