As someone who mains as a bard, we are in a good spot at the moment. Having those dmg penalty while singing songs allows bard to be smart when it comes to using it. Also don't underestimate bard dps too much I've seen bards do 400-350 dps in t8 and I know there are some capable of doing more.

I do agree on making songs ogcd though. That can get annoying when it comes to turning on and off songs >_<