Clue Quote by David First

My favorite thing is coming up with titles. The majority of the songs I've every written I've always thought of the title before I've…

— Bernie Taupin

I'll get into conversations with other people, and all of a sudden they will say something that sparks that... either the titles to me,…

— LeAnn Rimes

I'll generally always get melody first and then I'll go in and try and think of a title and lyrics generally come last.

— Guy Sebastian

Sometimes something intrigues me about particular sounds, how they work together, and I think "Okay, I've found something here; I'm going to take it…

— Brian Eno

I like to give just enough information so someone can relate to a song.

— Alex G

The songs always tell you something, but always for different reasons.

— Jim James

The melody will tell me what the song should be about, the tone of the song. That's when the intellect comes in. Because I…

— Sia

As I'm writing a song, I focus on the music and try not to let my mind wander too much, but if I do…

— Arlo Parks

The title of a song is like the wrapping on a present.

— Billy Corgan

A good song can make you smile, or it can make you dance or laugh or remind you of a moment.

— Charli XCX

I've always given attention to detail. I've always given my heart and soul into a lyric, into a line.

— Tituss Burgess

Everything I do, whether it's producing or signing an artist, always starts with the songs. When I'm listening, I'm looking for a balance that…

— Rick Rubin