--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: With Joe Walsh, that was kind of random…" description: "\"With Joe Walsh, that was kind of random. I'd written 'Hi-Roller Baby' for myself while I was at Island/Def Jam; literally, four years later, it got cut..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3aa/lp-9491_kind_with-joe-walsh-that-was-kind-of-random-i_2201589.jpg" --- # With Joe Walsh, that was kind of random. I'd written… ![“With Joe Walsh, that was kind of random. I'd written 'Hi-Roller Baby' for myself while I was at Island/Def Jam; literally, four years later, it got cut. Songs can be around for a long time.” quote by LP](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3aa/lp-9491_kind_with-joe-walsh-that-was-kind-of-random-i_2201589.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3aa/lp-9491_kind_with-joe-walsh-that-was-kind-of-random-i_2201589.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3aa/lp-9491_kind_with-joe-walsh-that-was-kind-of-random-i_2201589.jpg) > “With Joe Walsh, that was kind of random. I'd written 'Hi-Roller Baby' for myself while I was at Island/Def Jam; literally, four years later, it got cut. Songs can be around for a long time.” LP ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He reflects on how songs can linger unused for years before finding a place, highlighting patience in creative work. **In simple terms:** Songs may wait years before release. Key Takeaway Be patient; keep creating despite delays. Themes music patience creativity Mood reflective hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - songwriting - recording - label negotiations - archival releases Key Concepts Industry dynamics song lifecycle Questions to Reflect On - How do you stay motivated while waiting? - What decides when a song finally fits? A Different Perspective Long delays can cause frustration or loss of relevance. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Song](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/song/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [Usually, I cut songs by other people that are artists that I already love.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/miranda-lambert/usually-i-cut-songs-by-other-people-that-are-artists-that-i-already/) [Miranda Lambert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miranda-lambert/) > [It wasn't like we cut songs out; we cut bits of songs, bits of action or bits of whatever. 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