Deals Quote by Bruce Hornsby
“Songwriters I've always been drawn to are people who deal with something of depth in the lyric writing. ...I've always been influenced by the folk song, the storytelling tradition in folk music. And so for years I wrote mostly story songs. I still do that, but as I've gone on, it's gotten a little more personal. I used to write mostly in the third person. I write a little more in the first person now.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “Songwriters Talk”, 2015
The speaker values lyric depth and storytelling, noting a shift from third‑person narratives to more personal, first‑person expression.
In simple terms: Lyric depth and personal storytelling matter.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal voice in songwriting.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
personal growth
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- songwriting workshops
- personal journals
- collaborative lyric sessions
Key Concepts
folk tradition
ly perspective
artistic evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal narrative change audience connection?
- When should a songwriter stay in third person?
A Different Perspective
Risk of becoming overly self‑focused, losing broader appeal.
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