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“When I started that's how I wrote because I didn't know any better. I was just like "I want to make music." Then there were all these things that I learned to get myself over certain humps, but I think it just comes down to: do I have something to say or not? If I'm feeling something I should try…” quote by Mikky Ekko
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“When I started that's how I wrote because I didn't know any better. I was just like "I want to make music." Then there were all these things that I learned to get myself over certain humps, but I think it just comes down to: do I have something to say or not? If I'm feeling something I should try to get that out, and maybe it's not words, but trying to turn it into something.”

Mikky Ekko

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015

Authentic expression stems from genuine feeling; art should convey personal truth rather than technical skill alone.

In simple terms: Art should come from feeling.

Key Takeaway

Create from genuine emotion.

Themes

creativity authenticity expression

Mood

introspective motivational

Type

artistic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • performing
  • personal growth
  • overcoming self‑doubt

Key Concepts

artistic process self‑discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you trying to convey?
  • How can you balance skill with feeling?
A Different Perspective

Technical skill without feeling may feel hollow.

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