I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike…

I always prefer to write songs about emotional situations and heartbreak because I like getting into the character.

— Pixie Lott

Most of my songs are emotional romantic numbers, so they are likely to suit a few situations in films.

— Ammy Virk

I think people are getting into these 'Empire' songs because of the emotional investment they have in the characters. You kind of feel like…

— Ne-Yo

My job is to write songs that have emotional meaning to me.

— Branford Marsalis

I always choose songs that I have an emotional connection to, and I often feel myself getting very emotional when I sing.

— Katherine Jenkins

I am my therapist, and I analyze what's happening and if I'm being hurt in the process. The result is songs that are very…

— Sharon Van Etten

Writing the songs is always emotional and most of the vocals on there are the first three takes from the demos, because they give…

— Tove Lo

My favorites are songs that I get an emotional charge from, whatever genre they're in.

— Colm Wilkinson

I really write emotionally so whatever mood I'm in, or if a chord hits me a certain way that's what I'll go off of.

— Zac Farro

Rap is the number one most influential thing, it's the only genre that really strikes a chord. When you sing, you feel a certain…

— Tyga

I think you want to write a song that's like the songs you are into.

— Craig Finn

I like songs. It's a weakness that I have.

— Mani Ratnam

I've got a few reasons why I've got to maintain stability. I've got into wanting people to hear my music. I've got something I…

— Sly Stone

Some people don't like my songs because they think they're too simple or easy or not that thought-out. I feel like the way I…

— Langhorne Slim

I especially like the songs Hurry Up and The Curse Of Castle Dragon, and I often include them in my live show.

— Paul Gilbert