There are many reasons to just wait a beat.

Musical emphasis is just the most obvious.

Are you ready for what’s next? You really need to be ready for it…

So the drummer pauses.

The singer stops singing.

A guitar is left to reverberate.

The next line is going to be something totally amazing. Definitely worth the anticipation.

Maybe, just wait a beat and then pick it up again when you think it will make the most impact.

~ Dawn aka Hat Girl