Why does the song structure used in Weezer's 'Say It Ain't So' work so well?

This video provides an analysis of the song structure used in Weezer's 'Say It Ain't So' and shows why it works.

00:00 - Overview of structure
00:55 - Verses
01:28 - Overall structure: xAABABCDBx
01:40 - ‘Shorter 2nd verse section’ technique
02:12 - New material section (bridge / solo)
03:17 - Bridge section
03:58 - Guitar solo
04:33 - Final chorus and outro

Target audience:
1. This video is designed for people with no musical background. Unfamiliar musical concepts are broken down and explained using audio and visual examples.

2. This video will be particularly useful for musicians and songwriters who want to improve their songwriting skills by understanding the importance a solid structure has on the overall song.

Check out the original song here:

Say It Ain’t So - Weezer
   • Weezer - Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)  



And the other songs I referenced:

Wonderwall - Oasis
   • Wonderwall (Remastered)  

Follow Your Arrow - Kacey Musgraves
   • Kacey Musgraves - Follow Your Arrow (Offic...  

Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
   • Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge [...  

Rolling in the Deep - Adele
   • Adele - Rolling in the Deep (Official Musi...