[quote=chulaivet1966][quote=Belladonna]"fleshing out " better lyrics
Although I don't write love songs or ballads I'd like to throw this out which is my approach (probably along with many others).
After choosing a subject matter I need to go there
in_my_mind.
IE: if I wanted to write a song about the Grand Canyon.
I'd close my eyes and
go there....maybe check a few YT videos, or look at Grand Canyon book or photos to help with the concept as I write down what I envision to create the
imagery into lyrical form.
Of course....there's a tool called 'rhymezone' that can be utilized too.

Don't mean to hijack your initial intent here at all.
Back to topic....good luck on your song quest.