Songs, especially lyrics, have always been really…

I have had much to learn from Sweden's poetry and, more especially, from her lyrics of the last generation.

— Knut Hamsun

Lyrics are really important for me.

— Gavin Rossdale

When I used to write songs, especially on my own, it was just me and a guitar.

— Nina Nesbitt

There was a time we decided that it was songs that were done especially from my background because of the things we were dealing…

— Ruth Brown

I plan to write more songs of my own, especially on behalf of the animals we needlessly raise for food, at their great expense,…

— Susan Schneider

Lyrics are really, really hard, I think, or at least they're really hard for me. Some people can channel lyrics faster. I find them…

— Jack Garratt

Songs with simple lyrics really take off in Irish nightclubs.

— Aisling Bea

When writing songs, especially if they're kinda semi-true to you, a lot of people hide behind whatever their idea of themselves is in the…

— El-P

'Kudi Maga' is a pub-style song, but the lyrics are really nice and the beats are catchy.

— Arjun Janya

Rap lyrics are really the only thing I've ever written.

— Aesop Rock

When I was preparing for '1994,' the song for Deena and Sam was 'Fast Car' by Tracy Chapman. I just really love that song…

— Kiana Madeira

Songs have been my greatest teachers and continue to be really important in my life.

— Mary Gauthier

It's really important to me that the songs not only stand out individually but work as a full body of work, too.

— Seinabo Sey

You can just put songs out and see what happens. I think that is really important to do.

— Lola Young

I've always found it pretty difficult to write a happy song. Since I was a kid, when I pick up my guitar it's been…

— Aaron Bruno