Ifs Quote by Joan Armatrading

When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time.

— Joan Armatrading

When I turned 14, I became very obsessed with writing songs, and it took over my existence.

— Diane Warren

I always enjoyed writing music; things pop into my head every day.

— Wayne Static

I was always obsessed with being a writer of some sort.

— David Droga

I never listen to music when I write. It's too much of a distraction.

— Katie Kitamura

I rarely listen to music while writing. I wish I could, but it distracts me.

— Mary Roach

I've written songs since I was like eight or nine, and that was purely out of boredom because I just loved music.

— Ruel

The older I get, the more interest I have in writing other kinds of music.

— Andy Biersack

Still, to this day I go back and listen to music that inspires me to write now

— Christina Milian

I love music more than anything, but writing was like my first love.

— Gracie Abrams

I only write when listening to the music.

— Mod Sun

When I was in high school, I was writing a lot. I dealt with my high school angst by writing short plays and short…

— Susanna Fogel