When we try to write a pop song, we go for standard pop arrangements, even to the point where we will go to the key change at the end, which is really cheesy.
Meaning of the quote
Pop songs often follow a similar formula, like using standard arrangements and having a key change at the end. While this might seem a bit clichéd or "cheesy", musicians do it because it's what people expect in a typical pop song.
About Joe Elliott
Joe Elliott is an English singer-songwriter and the lead singer of the hard rock band Def Leppard. He has also been a part of other tribute and cover bands. Elliott is known for his distinctive and wide-ranging raspy singing voice.
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