Knows Quote by Justin Vernon
“A lot of people are like, "How are you going to re-do it?" I'm not worried about what people are going to say because you know people are gonna be like, "It doesn't sound like this... It sounds like this." I'm just going to make music that I know I'm supposed to make.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The 2020 Musician’s Mindset” with Justin Vernon, 2020
Ignore external criticism; follow your inner artistic compass to create authentic work.
In simple terms: Make music you feel compelled to make.
Key Takeaway
Trust your creative instinct.
Themes
authenticity
confidence
artistic integrity
Mood
introspective
determined
Type
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- performance
- album production
- live shows
Key Concepts
creative freedom
self-expression
inner voice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “supposed to make” mean to you?
- How do you stay true amid trends?
A Different Perspective
Critics may influence audience reception.
![“I feel like this thing [that] we're rocking back and forth like we're stuck in a snow bank and we all sort of know it. I feel like people are getting less and less pretentious and less and less hip - hopefully.” quote by Justin Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/41a/justin-vernon-4380_back-and-forth_i-feel-like-this-thing-that-we-re-rockin_219283.jpg)
![“Licensing is how indie rock people make a living these days, so whatever about that. But I want good films and good placement for the songs because I want to be exclusive. I don't want to just sign it away because I don't want songs to lose meaning, but I'm also...I don't care [that] Wilco sold…” quote by Justin Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/745/justin-vernon-4380_care_licensing-is-how-indie-rock-people-make_317128.jpg)
