When I started that's how I wrote because I didn't know…
“When I started that's how I wrote because I didn't know any better. I was just like "I want to make music." Then there were all these things that I learned to get myself over certain humps, but I think it just comes down to: do I have something to say or not? If I'm feeling something I should try to get that out, and maybe it's not words, but trying to turn it into something.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Authentic expression stems from genuine feeling; art should convey personal truth rather than technical skill alone.
In simple terms: Art should come from feeling.
Create from genuine emotion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- performing
- personal growth
- overcoming self‑doubt
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you trying to convey?
- How can you balance skill with feeling?
Technical skill without feeling may feel hollow.