Inspiration Quote by Eddie Van Halen

The lyrics seem to follow the music, and that's usually how I write. I write more about what comes out of my mouth while…

— Gary Louris

Usually when I write a song, I'll write the music and then kind of fit some words to it.

— Oscar Isaac

I write lyrics based on music, on a musical flow, and what sounds good at the time.

— Mike Patton

I start with the subject matter I want to write about. Then I make a musical base for that and create an atmosphere with…

— Midge Ure

When I write a song, that process is sort of entwined with a lyric or a chord progression that suits the vibe, and that'll…

— Michelle Zauner

Sometimes I start just on the piano with a melody or musical idea that kind of leads me to certain lyrics.

— John Legend

When you write songs, you can't really point out the exact thing you're inspired by. It's more a state or a mood or an…

— Keren Ann

When I'm writing, I'm focusing more on just the basic melody and the lyrics.

— Aubrie Sellers

Sometimes it starts with a random lyric idea that sets the tone for the whole song. Chords and sounds build from the lyric and…

— Tove Lo

You always know when a real inspiration is behind the melody, arrangements, even lyrics. And I know that's really vague, but it's true.

— Zach Condon

The music starts as being way separate from the lyrics, and I write - I have notebooks that I fill with drawings and just…

— Zachary Cole Smith

When it comes to the lyrics, I write about my own perception of things and use characters for that.

— Yasmine Hamdan