Being true Quote by Ayumi Hamasaki

I don't really see how any song can not feel contrived if it isn't honest, and how could I write honest songs if I…

— Lily Allen

I write songs about my own experiences. You can't lie to yourself. You can't pose to yourself.

— James Blunt

I've been writing a lot of sad songs, and I got to the point where I was like, 'You can't write another one or…

— Dean Lewis

When I sit down to write a song, I try to think about how I want it to feel and try to be very…

— Noah Kahan

As a youngster when I started writing and stuff, I did actually write more from other people's perspectives. When I hit 18 and something…

— Sam Smith

I take my inspiration for the song writing from little experiences, not even if I've experienced them myself but say if something has made…

— Pixie Lott

I feel it's much easier to be honest or be myself in songs when I'm playing. That's why I felt, 'You know, I'm going…

— Alice Merton

I try to find my deepest, often hidden feelings about what's working and what's not. This is difficult because I do lie to myself…

— Cynthia Kadohata

I always write what feels really true and honest and me.

— Carly Rae Jepsen

“The worst thing you do when you think is lie — you can make up reasons that are not true for the things that…

— Ray Bradbury

I want to be as honest as I can about the things I've been through - the sorrows and joys, victories and defeats -…

— Jim Cole

Whenever I write songs, it's my outlet for a certain feeling. I just don't as often feel compelled to write when I'm not really…

— Phoebe Bridgers