Even when I'm in quite a happy state of mind, I like writing really sad songs. I think a lot of people… — Ellie Goulding Copy Share Image
'One More Summer' is one of those songs that I think will go over really well. — Tom Dumont Copy Share Image
It's warts and all in my songs, and I think that's why people can relate to them. — Adele Copy Share Image
All the best songs are, I think, the easiest write because they just come out. — Benji Madden Copy Share Image
I don't think people hear my songs and think, "Well this is a way to make a bunch of money." — Greg Brown Copy Share Image
I think a lot of that album ["Tonight" ] is still very good . . . the songs, but I think I… — David Bowie Copy Share Image
I do develop characters for songs, and I think of everything as storytelling, in a way. But I don't plan out what… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I write pop songs. But I think it is sprinkled with a lot of counter-culture references. It ranged from rap to hip… — Nelly Furtado Copy Share Image
As a musician, you write and make music as you go. It's definitely in a great sequence. When you release songs, you… — Juicy J Copy Share Image
I don't really hate a lot of songs, but I think Weezer has put out some songs I really hate because they've… — Brian Fallon Copy Share Image
We really like having songs where we think the arrangement is just as important as the melodies, even though they're typically not. — M. Shadows Copy Share Image
People assume that the meaning of a song is vested in the lyrics. To me, that has never been the case. There… — Brian Eno Copy Share Image
I won't write every one of my personal experiences into songs as I think it could be a bit depressing - and… — Nina Nesbitt Copy Share Image
I try never to focus on the radio, just find great songs, find emotion and just write the best songs you can.… — Gary Allan Copy Share Image
If I can entertain people and get them to open up a little bit, then they're much more conducive to any ideas… — Billy Bragg Copy Share Image
I don't really like over-explaining the songs. Everyone constantly asks what the songs are about, and I think the thing is that… — Tom Odell Copy Share Image
I don't think songs have to be like these super-#1-smash-hit-sounding songs, because I think it's more important that it's like, 'Hey! This… — David Archuleta Copy Share Image
In my head, I actually think my songs are pop songs. I think, 'Damn, that's a pop song!' I can practice in… — M.I.A Copy Share Image
The most entertaining songs don't always come from a nice place. In songs where I think I'm being really sensitive, they seem… — Jarvis Cocker Copy Share Image
I would have to say Björk is my dream collaboration. She's just such a character and has such a spirit that is… — Kelcey Ayer Copy Share Image
I have a hard time pleasing myself with my songs. I have to do them over and over until I think I… — Fats Domino Copy Share Image
I had a lot of time to myself, and I would listen to a lot of music, mostly music that I knew… — Will Oldham Copy Share Image
One day I'll wake up and I'll have 10 or 12 songs and think, 'Oh that sounds like it could be a record. — Bryan Adams Copy Share Image
I don't analyze songs because I think it will make me a better songwriter, I just do it out of sheer curiosity. — Finneas Copy Share Image
Some songs you get. Some songs you may not. And I think that's the beauty of art: to question and to ask,… — Janelle Monae Copy Share Image
If I write songs and I think they sound good, then that's it. That's what I do. I'm not a technical musician,… — Creed Bratton Copy Share Image
I didn't have a lot of overtly political songs. I think it was more the actions of the group that were threatening… — Greg Ginn Copy Share Image
I like to be on most of my songs. I think being on your songs makes it all the more special in… — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
I don't actually like explaining the meanings of my songs, because I think people can take away more from it if they… — Reeve Carney Copy Share Image
My family life, my adoption - it could be related to the songs, but I think the songs are deeper than that.… — Angel Olsen Copy Share Image
Worship songs are some of the most beautiful and oldest and most lasting songs because they think there's something to be said… — Griff Copy Share Image
But no matter what love throws at you, you have to believe in it. You have ot believe in love stories and… — Taylor Swift Copy Share Image
You've got to concentrate on the business of entertaining and writing songs. Always think different from the next person. Don't ever do… — Otis Redding Copy Share Image
I think that's the only way I know how to write songs, is to think about my life, and also to think… — Rostam Batmanglij Copy Share Image
I have a hard time thinking of men trying to sing my songs, because I think my perspective is definitely feminine. — Billy Corgan Copy Share Image
I probably spent more time listening to albums than writing songs. But I think that gave me all the tricks in terms… — Kendrick Lamar Copy Share Image