I can Quote by Elton John

With lyrics, I go into a place where I try to hear what the song is about. I have to learn. The music tells…

— Lacey Sturm

You'd think, of course, it's about the melody - that's a given. But really, I'm no good at singing a song unless it has…

— Julie Andrews

I think the melody is the first time I hear in a song and if I like the melody, then I'll pay closer attention…

— George Strait

The first time you hear a song you might not remember the words, but you can go to the record store and hum the…

— James Ingram

When you know the lyrics to a tune, you have some kind of insight as to it's composition. If you don't understand what it's…

— Dexter Gordon

I'm all about the melody.

— Craig David

If I can't get a mental image from the song, I won't sing it.

— Namie Amuro

At times, it could be a bit difficult to understand everything that's being said when just listening, but I wanted the lyrics to be…

— Frank Iero

The melody is generally what the piece is all about.

— Aaron Copland

If the melody is telling me this is what the song is about, then I'm sort of forced into confession, autobiography or fantasy. If…

— Ben Folds

I turn the music loud so I won't hear my thoughts but the lyrics remind me what I'm trying to forget.

— Tamika-leeigh

I just want people to listen to the music and get something from it, whatever it may be. Whether it's a catchy lyric or…

— Kodie Shane