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“When I'm stuck for a closing to a lyric, I will drag out my last resort: overwhelming illogic.” quote by David Bowie
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“When I'm stuck for a closing to a lyric, I will drag out my last resort: overwhelming illogic.”

David Bowie

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1979

He uses absurd, illogical lyricism as a creative fallback when stuck, embracing chaos to spark ideas.

In simple terms: He resorts to nonsense to break writer’s block.

Key Takeaway

Embrace chaos to unlock creativity.

Themes

creativity songwriting overcoming blocks illogic artistic process

Mood

experimental inspirational

Type

musical creative

When to use this quote

  • songwriting sessions
  • creative workshops
  • brainstorming
  • artistic retreats

Key Concepts

spontaneity experimentalism creative risk mental flexibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nonsense inspire structure?
  • When is illogic effective?
A Different Perspective

May produce incoherent results if overused.

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