Again Quote by Hozier
“Rarely do I finish a song lyrically before I have a musical idea there, but then again, rarely ever would I finish a song musically before starting the lyrical ideas. So a lot of the time, they come in tandem, or they just come at a glance.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2023
Creative processes in songwriting often intertwine lyrics and music, influencing each other rather than following a strict sequence.
In simple terms: Lyrics and music develop together, not separately.
Embrace flexibility in creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studio sessions
- co‑writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which element leads?
- Can you work with a fixed order?
Sometimes one element may dominate, causing imbalance.