Complicated Quote by Deborah Cox

The simpler songs are just done when the lyric has been stated; the more complex or band-oriented stuff can go in a million directions.

— Robin Pecknold

I don't like to get too specific about lyrics. It places limitations on them, and spoils the listeners' interpretation.

— David Gilmour

There are so many different things that lend themselves to what makes a song magical, that go beyond just the lyrics or the composition.…

— Michelle Zauner

There's no magic for getting into the groove... just banging away at it. Sometimes the lyrics come first, sometimes the music.

— Phil Collins

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

— Roger Miret

There's a certain power in vague language, but I started to get more into the idea of really trying to have a discrete thought…

— David Longstreth

There's a million things that come through when you put songs together and it's kind of difficult to pinpoint exactly what triggers it on…

— Van Morrison

You work very hard on the lyrics. Getting them to fit the contours of improvised melodies.

— Kurt Elling

Of course I can appreciate the musicality of the pieces and sometimes the lyrics are generic enough to be listened to without reference, but…

— Christian Campbell

Basically what I'm trying to say is that when you get down to the nitty gritty of song writing, it is very logical to…

— Vienna Teng

Having a very serious thematic element in the lyrics and then juxtaposing with something really triumphant and just a big beat to dance to…

— Brendon Urie

I was literally told for 'The Show Goes On' that I shouldn't rap too deep. I shouldn't be too lyrical. It just needs to…

— Lupe Fiasco