Sometimes I'll have an idea for a story or have a subject, and that will inspire lyrics, but most of the time,… — Beck Copy Share Image
“You can dance. You can make me laugh. You've got x-ray eyes. You know how to sing. You're a diplomat. You've got… — Laurie Anderson Copy Share Image
I think honest lyrics help somebody say, 'I was struggling with this, but if Jon goes through that, too, and if Jon's… — Jon Bellion Copy Share Image
My lyrics are about same-sex relationships, because that's who I am. It was important to me that I felt comfortable expressing myself. — Olly Alexander Copy Share Image
I grew up learning Russian and translating English songs when I became a teenager, we got to listen to West Germany radio… — Till Lindemann Copy Share Image
I write lyrics. putting words and melodies to my songs. That's a real challenge, I take it on vigorously. — Gord Downie Copy Share Image
My brother came home from college with a Mountain Goats cassette and I was like, 'What is this?' The lyrics were crazy… — Aesop Rock Copy Share Image
Why do I keep running from the truth? All I ever think about is you, You got me hypnotized, So mesmerized, And… — David Archuleta Copy Share Image
“I won't be stuck in traffic 'til I see how rugged my path is And right now I'm loving how fast my… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
I find it harder to write the lyrics afterwards because then you're just trying to fit them into something that's already there. — King Tuff Copy Share Image
The first thing that inspires any song is a chord progression. When I have one I really like, I get into the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Rakesh is very strict and he will never use suggestive words in a song. Yes, he wants modern melodies but he wants… — Rajesh Roshan Copy Share Image
“Pay to go inside Neruda's home A body lies there with no dome. But right there in the front hall Lean a… — Ana Claudia Antunes Copy Share Image
“But it's easier to say 'I love you', than 'Yours, sincerely' I suppose.” — Elvis Costello Copy Share Image
I like to write lyrics when I feel it, and because of that, I like to keep a log of lyrics all… — Alissa White-Gluz Copy Share Image
The older songs were better songs, because they had lyrics with a story to tell. Aretha and Otis told stories. — Wilson Pickett Copy Share Image
“Oh, come and stir my cauldron, And if you do it right, I'll boil you up some hot strong love To keep… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I believe no other singer has to remember so many different lyrics like I do. — Bill Kaulitz Copy Share Image
Image, lyrics, content, storytelling, cohesive body of work - that's Prince to me. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
“ The Ballad of Lucy Jordan The morning sun touched lightly on the eyes of Lucy Jordan In a white suburban bedroom… — Marianne Faithfull Copy Share Image
Yeah, 'Mine' was inspired by a person, but it became much deeper than that. I obviously pulled lyrics... from stuff I was… — Bazzi Copy Share Image
