Cool Quote by Lorde
“I'm usually really drawn to a song, and I know it would be good to cover if it sounds like something that I could write, or I wished I could write. Sometimes a writer just sounds like they're in your head, and that is really cool for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2013
Creative inspiration comes when a song feels personal enough to imagine writing it yourself, sparking a desire to cover it.
In simple terms: A song that feels personal inspires a cover.
Embrace songs that resonate personally.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- personal playlists
- musician practice
- cover decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What songs make you feel they belong to you?
- How do you decide which songs to cover?
Personal taste may limit exploring unfamiliar genres.