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What does it mean?
Lyrics are driven by imagination and enhanced by elements of science fiction.
In plain terms
Imagination and science fiction drive lyrics.
What can you take from it?
Use imagination and sci-fi in writing.

Where it applies

  • songwriting
  • fiction writing
  • brainstorming

Putting it to work

  • incorporate sci-fi themes
  • let imagination lead

Questions to consider

  • How do you generate ideas?
  • Does fiction help reality?

Another view

Science fiction may not fit all genres or styles.

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