Music Quote by Colin Meloy

I think the music should definitely underscore the sentiment of the song, and it can work for or against it. It has just as…

— Colin Meloy

I think it's good if a song has more than one meaning. Maybe that kind of song can reach far more people.

— Syd Barrett

I think that if you have a strong narrative, if the idea of the song can be boiled down to the basics, it won't…

— Suzanne Vega

Music is a powerful tool in galvanizing people around an issue. There's no better way to get your point across than to put it…

— Ed Sheeran

The music, I think, is just as important as the lyrics; it portrays the emotion of the song. I play the kind of music…

— Courtney Barnett

I think there's quite a lot of cowardice in music. I don't mind if it goes wrong, I just want to go for it.

— Anonymous

To me, the lyrics mean more then the music, and that's the way it should always be.

— Roger Miret

The song is just the given. It's how you cover it that matters.

— John Hockenberry

Music should come crashing out of your speakers and grab you, and the lyrics should challenge whatever preconceived notions that listener has.

— Lou Reed

It's always important for me to say something with my music, even if the deeper message is hidden inside of what sounds like a…

— Masked Wolf

If the song makes it and people like it, then I guess that's all that matters, really.

— Jeff Beck

Maybe if my songs feel personal, that's very nice. I like that. I take that as a great compliment.

— Kate Bush