I used to write songs that mimicked other songs that I…
![“I used to write songs that mimicked other songs that I would hear as a kid, cos I was 12 years old when I was writing those, right. And you hear a radio so all I'd write about was [sings] "hey girl, look at you", you know what I mean. I think that even doing that made it easier for me to write…” quote by Justin Nozuka](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/756/justin-nozuka-16476_easier_i-used-to-write-songs-that-mimicked-othe_208071.jpg)
“I used to write songs that mimicked other songs that I would hear as a kid, cos I was 12 years old when I was writing those, right. And you hear a radio so all I'd write about was [sings] "hey girl, look at you", you know what I mean. I think that even doing that made it easier for me to write non-personal songs because, from a kid, I never wrote personal songs, they were always like mimicking. And now I'm just trying to understand my writing and where it's coming from.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Early songwriting involved copying familiar styles, which later helped develop a personal voice by moving beyond imitation.
In simple terms: Copying songs helped him later write his own.
Key Takeaway
Embrace learning by imitation, then evolve your own style.
Themes
creativity
growth
learning
music
identity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
inspired
Type
musical
personal
developmental
When to use this quote
- songwriting workshops
- personal journaling
- music production
- creative practice
Key Concepts
imitation
originality
artistic development
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you first feel your own voice emerging?
- How can imitation serve as a stepping stone to originality?
A Different Perspective
Relying too much on imitation may hinder authentic expression.