The First Line

The Fear of Being Heard

In this episode, Cheyenne opens up about the terrifying vulnerability of sharing her music for the first time—and the deeper fear beneath it: being truly heard. She dives into her own journey with creative fear, explores where it stems from, and answers your questions about what it means to let your voice take up space.

The First Line

Every song starts somewhere, but sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to begin. In this debut episode of Chaos & Poetry, Cheyenne Paige dives into the power of a first line—how it sets the tone, shapes the story, and sometimes even writes the song for you. She shares her own songwriting experiences, the struggle of finding the perfect opening lyric, and a few tricks for getting unstuck when inspiration refuses to cooperate. Whether you're a songwriter yourself or just love the magic of music, this episode is all about the moment where creativity begins.