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I can only speak for myself - there were times when I just wasn't inspired by creating music.

— Common

I was inspired to create 'My Life' so I could finally share a personal part of my life beyond my music.

— Mary J. Blige

Inspiration for my music just comes from, you know, my life experiences.

— Avril Lavigne

I followed my gut and my subconscious told me the kind of music I wanted to create. But it wasn't easy.

— Freya Ridings

I went through a struggle, and I really needed to get myself together and connect with my purpose, which is music.

— Brandy Norwood

The way I make music is unique to myself and the way I have lived my life - no one else would tell that…

— PJ Harvey

I gave up that idea of trying to make music that I thought other people would want. I just made music for myself and…

— Daniel Powter

I think I just liked the idea that I could make something, that I could communicate some sort of idea through music.

— John Congleton

Since I started making music, it had always been for myself.

— Skylar Grey

I made music just for myself.

— Kali Uchis

I know it's simple, but my main inspiration is just my love of music. I know that sounds overly naive. But it's true.

— Moby

Music was the way I found out I wasn't alone.

— Jelly Roll