When I was growing up, the people who liked the Beatles, I didn't like, so I didn't pay attention to them. — Trent Reznor Copy Share Image
Our songs aren't metaphorical, normally: they're literal in their interpretation. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
I've got quite a good brain and all that, which I've never had to use in singing at all. — Marianne Faithfull Copy Share Image
After playing for 40 years, I've been able to evolve the way I see the fretboard and how I hear the guitar… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
It wasn't until I wrote 'Hideaway' that I found the song I related to as an artist. — Kiesza Copy Share Image
Waka Flocka Flame, some of his lyrics are, like, common sentences. But just the way he is, and the way he delivers… — Kreayshawn Copy Share Image
My dad being a DJ, I heard all the hits, no matter what. My mom always had on the radio because my… — Chad Channing Copy Share Image
For me, if the music is good, whether the artist is famous or unknown, I love being part of the music and… — Tony Levin Copy Share Image
I identified very much with punk, not only in the fashion sector, but in every other sector. The very nature of doing… — Rei Kawakubo Copy Share Image
We would liken music to Aladdin's lamp — worthless in itself, not so for the spirits which obey its call. We love… — Letitia Elizabeth Landon Copy Share Image
Working with other people, it's hard to get them to make it sound like what you have in mind. Also, it's really… — Nina Nesbitt Copy Share Image
The melody seems to have gone to the country. The country music seems to still have melody and interesting lyrics. But pop… — Barry Manilow Copy Share Image
A lot of times I have the song inside of me and I have to fight to get it out. I'm a… — Zola Jesus Copy Share Image
“Are you - are you sad?" - No. "But your - your songs are sad." - My songs are of time and… — William Gibson Copy Share Image
“Bring it home? All right, let's bring it home. If you was hit by a truck and you was lying out there… — Sam Phillips Copy Share Image
Everything sounds better when Billie sings it, so the only ones I'll keep for myself are ones that really feel just super… — Finneas Copy Share Image
The Ramones went through a couple different line-up changes, and Johnny and Joey held through the whole thing. So right now I'm… — Jerry Only Copy Share Image
Writing a love song for a girl is no good...but writing one for a Woman...Now that is something different. — Jasari Copy Share Image
“Marketing is so powerful that it can make even an extremely untalented musician a one-hundred-hits wonder.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
From my time in 'King Crimson,' I'd describe a Progressive band as one that keeps trying to break musical barriers, and keeps… — Tony Levin Copy Share Image
I love music. I seriously cannot wait until the day comes that I get to perform around the world for people, I've… — Keiynan Lonsdale Copy Share Image
I think the song itself, 'Smoke and Fire,' is just a metaphor for the feelings that you feel in a relationship. — Sabrina Carpenter Copy Share Image
The feeling that you want the listener to get, you should get yourself when you first hit that chord, and that melody… — Matt Skiba Copy Share Image
Especially when I finish one of my songs I play it to my friends who are just normal people and not people… — Jonas Blue Copy Share Image
Yeah, man, my songs have to start with my generation. And I'm not only talking to my generation, but also to the… — Skip Marley Copy Share Image
I love music, they're like bookmarks to the past each song reminds you of a certain time in your life. — Unkown Copy Share Image
I'm naturally going to react to that and he'll bring out elements in my musical character that were lying dormant, because I'm… — Benny Green Copy Share Image
Really, the F word in a song - it should be the least of the worries of parents these days. — Enrique Iglesias Copy Share Image
Songwriting isn't a choice. You're either called upon to bear the burden, or you're not. It's not all fun and games. — Mark Kozelek Copy Share Image
One performer whose band played my music better than I could myself was Art Farmer. He recorded 'Sing Me Softly of the… — Carla Bley Copy Share Image
Music does not carry you along. You have to carry it along strictly by your ability to really just focus on that… — Debbie Harry Copy Share Image
If I'm inspired to make a certain kind of song, I'm going to make that kind of song, no matter if it's… — Billie Eilish Copy Share Image
Almost 15 with music, we have so many guitars that we developed over the years. The latest one is 'The Majesty' guitar,… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Coldplay doesn't have to stay within a certain genre; they just go where they go. — Kygo Copy Share Image
I only keep one thing in mind while I recreate a song and it is simply that people should be happy and… — Tanishk Bagchi Copy Share Image
I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing. — Ritchie Blackmore Copy Share Image
As far as actual playing, Clapton - by far - is my biggest influence, and you can tuck Jeff Beck underneath that. — Joe Bonamassa Copy Share Image
There were songs I would write about breaking up with somebody before I broke up with them, months and months before I… — Fiona Apple Copy Share Image
In the house of lovers, the music never stops, the walls are made of songs & the floor dances — Rumi Copy Share Image
Lionel [Richie] said, "Yeah, I learned chords and stuff playin' against your albums." — Miles Davis Copy Share Image
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