Song Quotes

I'm writing about what's happening to me now. I mean, I had a hip replacement a couple of years ago. I have a song about that. And why wouldn't you? It strikes me that that was a huge event. It's kind of funny and horrible and interesting, so why wouldn't one write about that?

Loudon Wainwright III
- Writing
- Why
- Interesting
If my role in a film is meaty, and I get a good song along with it, then why not?

Amy Jackson
- Good
- Why
- Song

If you're sitting in a place like Martha's Vineyard, I don't think you're going to write a song about a ski resort.

Adam Schlesinger
- Song
I think continually of those who were truly great . Who, from the womb, remembered the soul 's history Through corridors of light where the hours are suns , Endless and singing. Whose lovely ambition Was that their lips, still touched with fire , Should tell of the spirit clothed from head to foot in song .

Stephen Spender
- Soul
- Singing
- Spirit
Wherever inspiration comes from, it's like I'll hear a melody and chords, almost a rough structure of the whole thing [song]. I'll just hear it and chase what's in my head. The rest comes from jamming with band, improvising, seeing what comes up as well. I'll come up with it off the top of my head, catch it, sing and hum, and if something is missing, just jam, and that's the [songwriting] process.

Chris Wyse
You think it horrible that lust and rage Should dance attention upon my old age; They were not such a plague when I was young; What else have I to spur me into song?

William Butler Yeats
- Thinking
- Age
- Attention
It's a humbling and amazing journey when you write a song in your bedroom, and you've got no money, and you're trying to write a song based on where you're at right at this moment.

Linda Perry 4 Non Blondes
- Trying
- Money
- Amazing
When I was young, I remember the first song I danced to was 'Akhiyan Milaon,' because I am a big fan of Madhuri Dixit.

Kriti Sanon
- Remember
- Song