Death Quote by Ed Sheeran

Songwriting I think, or any art form, the inspiration comes from your personal life or it can be from politics or region you live…

— Curt Smith

Everything in life influences my music. I've always used songwriting as a means to share what I think is profound.

— Jason Mraz

I'm not inspired by songwriting at all; that took place years ago. I'm pretty well established, as far as my influences go. I don't…

— Mose Allison

My songwriting is very personal. The music that influenced me was so impactful that had I grown up somewhere else, I know I would…

— Phoebe Bridgers

My songwriting is so influenced by orchestrated music, dramatic, super glam rock-y stuff. Two of my biggest influences in songwriting were Elton John and…

— Brandi Carlile

My inspiration for songs is just everyday life. I just write down words about things that have happened to me, people I've met.

— Paolo Nutini

All of my surroundings influence my songwriting. It's autobiographical, although I leave enough space so it's relatable.

— Kurt Vile

Songwriting has really allowed me to enjoy life and look at it from an objective place.

— Skepta

Much of my inspiration definitely comes from the human experience. I'm really inspired by love like a lot of people are. My art, my…

— Zella Day

My experience with songwriting is usually so confessional, it's so drawn from my own life and my own stories.

— Taylor Swift

I got into songwriting because I'm not very good at communicating sometimes, just my true words, so music was always my way of expressing…

— LIZ

For me, songwriting is something that I have to do ritually. I don't just wait for inspiration; I try to write a little bit…

— Sean Lennon