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Chords Quote by Rod Stewart

“I'll sing over some chords, searching, what does [the music] conjure up, where's the melody taking you? I deliberate over the lyrics, I really do. I'll come up with one line in a day, and then it might be a couple of days before I come up with the rhyming line. It's never been easy for me.” quote by Rod Stewart
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“I'll sing over some chords, searching, what does [the music] conjure up, where's the melody taking you? I deliberate over the lyrics, I really do. I'll come up with one line in a day, and then it might be a couple of days before I come up with the rhyming line. It's never been easy for me.”

Rod Stewart

About This Quote

Source Interview: Musician interview, 2010

The creative process is slow and requires patience, with ideas emerging gradually over time.

In simple terms: Creating music takes time and patience.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the slow, and keep writing.

Themes

creativity patience artistic process

Mood

reflective determined

Type

inspirational process

When to use this quote

  • writing lyrics
  • composing music
  • overcoming writer's block

Key Concepts

songwriting inspiration iteration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay motivated during slow periods?
  • What rituals help you capture ideas?
A Different Perspective

Progress can be uneven and frustrating.

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