Attention Quote by Russell Mael

There's just a certain sensibility to Ron's lyrics that's been consistent since day one, album one, through to the 'Hippopotamus' album. A world view…

— Russell Mael

It's important to me that people feel connected to the band through the music, you know? I don't want it to be wallpaper. I…

— Dave Grohl

I like the jarring thing, both in the music and the lyrics. That's why a lot of times our songs have a proper name…

— Ron Mael

Ron's songwriting and my singing are something that can't be detached from each other. They are inseparable.

— Russell Mael

I think in some ways, it can do a listener a disservice to explain a song. I think I'd rather leave a little room…

— St. Vincent

I always thought that was very important, to be able to deliver great lyrics and also put on a great performance, to have that…

— Big Daddy Kane

Not all the lyrics are topical - sometimes that is just the setting. They are all pretty much interpersonal. For some reason it's easier…

— Tim Presley

I think the music should definitely underscore the sentiment of the song, and it can work for or against it. It has just as…

— Colin Meloy

To me, the lyrics mean more then the music, and that's the way it should always be.

— Roger Miret

I think the music should definitely underscore the sentiment of the song, and it can work for or against it.

— Colin Meloy

I think the audience is getting it right, you know what I mean? And that's kind of rare when the artist feels like their…

— Syd

Even if you're specific about the character of the song, it's more exciting to place them, juxtapose them in such a way as to…

— Robert Wyatt