Art Quote by Gulzar

Despair and bitterness are not the only songs in the world

— Stephen R. Donaldson

Why would you choose being bitter over choosing to make music? Being bitter is gross. It doesn't amount to anything.

— Josh Homme

As a person, I'm not that hopeful, but somehow the hopeful part of me reveals itself through my songs.

— David Friedman

All my songs encapsulate a particular emotion.

— Amaal Mallik

If there's not drama and negativity in my life, all my songs will be really wack and boring or something.

— Eminem

My songs have a layer of melancholy.

— Mat Kearney

I think it's quite hard to write songs about being happy; it's easier to pour your misery into your lyrics.

— Ellie Rowsell

People are part of my music. A lot of my songs are the result of emotional experiences, sadness, pain, joy, and exultation in nature…

— Brian Wilson

I have my share of insecurities, hopes and fears. My music is my way to rearrange the world according to my own hopes.

— Stephan Jenkins

Even if my songs are quite sad or quite dark, I don't want my songs to make people sad. It's very important for me…

— Aurora

Along with a sense of humor, my songs have to be sincere, and they have to be sung from a position of inner conviction.

— Arlo Guthrie

Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.

— Chico Hamilton