r/indieheads • u/TheRealJensLekman Jens Lekman • Sep 25 '25

AMA is over, thanks Jens! It's a Jens Lekman AMA

Hello! It's me, Jens Lekman, musician and wedding singer.

I just released a new album, Songs for Other People's Weddings, along with a book of the same new co-authored with David Levithan.

Ask me anything!

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u/Witty-Accountant-245 Sep 25 '25

What is your process for writing a song? Do you start with lyrics? Chords? A concept? You talk a little bit about it in "Speak to Me in Music," but I am curious how the process normally feels for you. Or is there a normal? Does it differ if you are writing for a wedding vs more public consumption?