This week on Layer By Layer GO!, we’re taking the next bold step in finishing an original song I started years ago: “Smooth & Easy.”

In Episode 22, I shared the raw track and the first draft of the lyrics.
Today in Episode 23, we lay those lyrics into the groove — locking in rhythm, phrasing, story, and emotional flow. This is where the song finally starts to feel real.

Along the way:

🎵 Songwriting Breakthrough:
How to decide where each lyric lands, what syllables carry the groove, and why imperfect drafts are the doorway to finished music.

🍽️ This Week’s Recipe:
Turkey Meatballs with Homemade Marinara & Zucchini Ribbons
A clean, low-carb, full-flavor dinner that tastes like a cheat meal without being one. (Reel is posted!)

📅 Today in Chart History:
50 years ago today (November 23, 1975), the #1 Billboard hit was
“That’s the Way (I Like It)” — KC & The Sunshine Band.
We explore why that song still works — and what modern songwriters can steal from it.

📝 Journaling Prompt:

“Where am I holding back and waiting for things to be perfect?”
“What small piece can I finish today?”

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Next week: Episode 24 — finishing “Smooth & Easy” once and for all.

Layer by layer… let’s go.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Laying the lyrics
02:49 – “Smooth & Easy” adding lyrics
05:43 – About unfinished songs
06:18 – Today in chart history
07:17 – This week’s recipe
09:13 – Journaling prompt
09:47 – Outro

TOTAL TIME: 10:46