You're not going to hit it every single time, and that's…
“You're not going to hit it every single time, and that's why, when I record an album, I do probably close to 50 songs. Each song I record has to get better. If it's not better than the last song that I made, it'll usually linger for a couple of months, and then it'll be put on the backburner, and then there'll be another song that I do, and then it often doesn't make it on the album.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Artists record many songs, discarding weaker ones, to ensure each album contains only the best material.
In simple terms: He creates many tracks, keeping only the strongest.
Prioritize quality over quantity in creative work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting sessions
- album planning
- creative workshops
- feedback loops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria decide a song’s worth?
- How many drafts are enough?
Perfectionism can stall progress if over‑applied.