Quotes of: Old-songs Keyword

I find writing songs hard, because it does not come naturally to me. I never set out to be a songwriter or a singer.

Robert Wyatt

When you construct a mix tape, the first song you come out with has to be a barnburner.

Sherman Alexie

I don't want people to sit and process the song. I want them to just let them bathe over them.

Mandy Patinkin

I'm doing a record that has a story that runs through all of the songs, and then there is also a film that goes along with it.

Michael Pitt

I have to write the songs before I become too enamored with my own melodies.

Mike Stoller

But, in fairness to them, too, the popular song per se is really a pretty shallow medium to perform in.

Mel Torme

I believe in working with songs that have personal value for me.

M. Ward

Write your own songs. It helps you to mean what you're singing, which will then make it mean something to listeners.

Natasha Bedingfield

I would hate to think my songs were giving advice to people.

Nick Cave

I feel like all the songs are little scenes, different angles, of the feelings that come around something ending.

Norah Jones

God will make known to you how He wants you to use this gift.

Kate's Song

I'm thankful for my songs being at the top of the charts but I am human - I think people still have to remember that.

Delta Goodrem

I'm always imagining some sort of story behind the song, even the ones I haven't written. I'm actively engaging in playacting.

Cassandra Wilson

I guess what people forget sometimes is that when I write songs, I write them sometimes in about 20 minutes.

Alanis Morissette

When I start writing songs and it turns into an overly belabored intellectual process, I just throw it out.

Alanis Morissette

My songs always sound a lot better in person than they do on the record.

Bob Dylan

I don't like when a song goes from one mood to another unless it's going to be out of sight.

Britt Daniel

Everything can change, but Indian movies will not change much because we're so used to the dance and songs and everything. Even Americans are getting very attracted to all this.

Madhuri Dixit

A lot of people from my generation can't write songs anymore, or it's really hard and it's an unpleasant experience. I don't feel that way at all.

Robbie Robertson

People get passionate about a song. It's been my experience if you put out radio candy, something commercial, it doesn't sell records.

Trace Adkins

I went to Brazil in 2010 and pretty much did songs about that trip. I was there just to hang out, chill with the people, and feel the vibe. It was great - tons of great women, great skin, good beaches. Can't complain; the food is great.

Theophilus London