Community Quote by Prodigy

That's how life is: there are peaks and valleys in life, and that's how I like to write songs.

— Mark Foster

Throughout my career as a songwriter, I've had a knack for writing songs that were about me and my life experiences and observations.

— Richie Sambora

I think my music ran parallel to a lot of people's lives. We were always chugging along in the background.

— Mick Hucknall

This goes for our songwriting as well as our success as a band - the minute we stopped chasing what we thought people wanted…

— Matthew Ramsey

When I think about my career and how it all started, it really started with me getting to a point where I understood how…

— Corey Smith

Songs, and songwriting keeps me inspired, moving forward.

— John Waite

My inspiration for songs is just everyday life. I just write down words about things that have happened to me, people I've met.

— Paolo Nutini

I try to write relevant songs about life and whatever I'm going through and whatever people are going through.

— Gary Allan

As I've evolved in life my writing process has taken a turn. I'm inspired by everyday life. I could be in the middle of…

— Kelly Price

I always write my music based on what is going on in my life at the time.

— Janet Jackson

I always seem to write personal songs; that's always been my go-to thing, to write about what I'm experiencing.

— Martha Wainwright

My inspiration is always what I think my fans want to listen to. I often write about social problems. If I'm not going through…

— Jenni Rivera