Always Quote by Brenda Russell

For me, songwriting is something that I have to do ritually. I don't just wait for inspiration; I try to write a little bit…

— Sean Lennon

As I've evolved in life my writing process has taken a turn. I'm inspired by everyday life. I could be in the middle of…

— Kelly Price

My inspiration for songs is just everyday life. I just write down words about things that have happened to me, people I've met.

— Paolo Nutini

I honestly just love being in my studio working on music. That's all the inspiration I need. And I don't write with an end…

— Moby

I try to read a lot and listen to a lot of good songwriters, and I try to actually work on the craft of…

— Jason Isbell

I'm inspired by artists and musicians. There are so many wonderful and talented people in the world. I love discovering new music, new writers,…

— Alicia Keys

As far as songwriting, my inspirations came from love, life and death, and viewing other people's situations.

— Ed Sheeran

I'm a songwriter; that's where it starts. I love writing with someone that shares that same feeling of accomplishment. I'll play music for my…

— Randy Houser

I love writing songs. I'm a songwriter.

— Mel Brooks

I like to write songs about what's happening, what I see around me and what I hear. Everyday life. Someone may be talking to…

— Desmond Dekker

I write music because I love it. Sometimes more than anything in the world.

— Ansel Elgort

I love music, I've always done music, felt it on a spiritual level and I write for myself and not anybody else.

— Montaigne