Authentic Quote by Lauren Mayberry

I like the idea that songs can communicate in a way no other media can. That's why I write them.

— David Longstreth

Too many people focus on writing what they think they should write, what should be in a song, what radio would want.

— Kacey Musgraves

Here's the thing: we don't write music for a universal statement; we just share our experiences. And that's all it is. It's always raw…

— Kevin Abstract

My concern has always been to write songs that my audience, my fans are able to identify with.

— Guru Randhawa

I think it's important to add a personal aspect to your music - that's what makes it authentic at the end of the day.

— Juice Wrld

I've done bits of writing for other people but when I'm writing music as Years & Years, I'm using my life and my stories…

— Olly Alexander

I feel like in order for something to connect to an audience there needs to be a form of authenticity.

— Aleister Black

I write whatever shows up. That's good enough for me. I'm part of the first generation that wants to still do original material and…

— Lou Reed

Anything that keeps you happy and writing is part of my writing ritual: I like music, so I tend to have it playing in…

— Neil Gaiman

Writing is not work. In fact, theres nothing better. Writing is something that if the music business went completely away tomorrow - radio stations…

— Toby Keith

I usually can be more honest writing songs than actually talking to people.

— Joshua Radin

The golden rule would be to write a great, authentic song that is well produced and it will find its home. The audience can…

— Wendy Starland