Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today we’re diving into track eight of Benson Boone’s album American Heart – Wanted Man. This song is full of fascinating songwriting techniques: from bluesy harmonic foundations and modal interchange chords to clever rhyme patterns and rhythmic variations.
In this video, I’ll break down:
How the song shifts between G minor and B♭ major
The unusual 6m–1–2 progression and secondary dominants
Why the three-line pre-chorus creates so much tension
How Benson Boone treats verse two as a playground for new melodic ideas
The brilliant decision to end on a pre-chorus, leaving everything unresolved
This track is a masterclass in balancing rock ’n’ roll energy with smart modern pop writing. If you’re learning to write songs, there’s a lot to take away here.
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Today we’re diving into track eight of Benson Boone’s album American Heart – Wanted Man. This song is full of fascinating songwriting techniques: from bluesy harmonic foundations and modal interchange chords to clever rhyme patterns and rhythmic variations.
In this video, I’ll break down:
How the song shifts between G minor and B♭ major
The unusual 6m–1–2 progression and secondary dominants
Why the three-line pre-chorus creates so much tension
How Benson Boone treats verse two as a playground for new melodic ideas
The brilliant decision to end on a pre-chorus, leaving everything unresolved
This track is a masterclass in balancing rock ’n’ roll energy with smart modern pop writing. If you’re learning to write songs, there’s a lot to take away here.
If you enjoy this kind of analysis, don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to Let's Talk Song, and drop a comment with other tracks you’d like me to explore.
For more resources, check out my songwriting guide (spectreacademy.net/courses/complete-guide-to-songwriting/?sld=rafa) or become a premium channel partner to support this work.
#BensonBoone #WantedMan #AmericanHeart #Songwriting #SongAnalysis #LetsTalkSong
Join the channel to unlock exclusive members-only content, behind-the-scenes access, and more perks just for you!:
youtube.com/channel/UC04PpfrMUHhBWhCTKSPsHdg/join
Get the ALMOST BUT NOT QUITE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SONGWRITING here: spectreacademy.net/courses/complete-guide-to-songwriting/?sld=rafa
My headphones: thomann.de/de/sennheiser_hd_490_pro.htm?offid=1&affid=128
My stands: gravitystands.com
This video is made for educational and commentary purposes only. My intention is not to infringe upon any copyright laws. All rights to the music featured in this video belong to their respective owners. This reaction video is intended to provide analysis, insights, and a unique perspective on the music, which I believe falls under fair use. Please support the original artists by checking out the official content on their platforms.
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