Easiest Quote by Ryan Montgomery
“"Tabernacle" was probably the easiest song I'd ever wrote because all I really had to do was rhyme the words since the whole story, front to back, was already in my head. All I needed to do was verbalize it, and if it didn't have to rhyme I could've just freestyled it because I already knew what I wanted to say.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Songwriting Process, 2015
The song came easily because the narrative was already formed, requiring only lyrical expression.
In simple terms: A clear story makes songwriting simple.
Key Takeaway
Focus on story before lyrics.
Themes
creativity
songwriting
process
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
creative
process
When to use this quote
- writing music
- brainstorming ideas
- developing concepts
Key Concepts
narrative
inspiration
effortlessness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pre‑visualizing a story affect creativity?
- Can simplicity limit artistic depth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of lyrical complexity.
![“It's hard to pick. I mean, I think the one that is most emblematic of the collaboration that occurred is "We Know The Way." That's the first song we wrote for the movie [Moana]. We actually got it written that weekend in New Zealand, so we're all in New Zealand, we're all absorbing this culture…” quote by Lin-Manuel Miranda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ae/lin-manuel-miranda-2352_absorbing_it-s-hard-to-pick-i-mean-i-think-the-one_119053.jpg)
