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Song Quotes
The feeling behind every song.
These song quotes emphasize sincerity as the key to a performance that actually reaches an audience, along with the idea that a song can capture a live moment as it happens. One entry recalls a song tied to an early anti-drug campaign, showing how songs can carry a specific message. Related picks continue in our Feel quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
When 'Quadrophenia' came out, I turned on to that because of the whole story with it, and there were just some really amazing songs on there. 'Love Reign' being the quintessential song on that record, I think. That was always one of the cornerstones of my temple, that song.
- Music
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I make music, I always try to do more than make a song that makes people dance and have fun. I try to send a message or give a reason for people to discuss it further.
- Nov 07, 2020
I'm not concerned at all to have a number one song or a top 10 or top 50 or top whatever.
- Doing
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've been with Rita Ora in the studio doing a song of hers. She's amazing. She's a sweetheart.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
It doesn't take much for anyone to pick up anything I play - it's quite simple. I go for a good song. And if you hear a good song, you don't dissect it - you just listen, and every bit seems right.
- Feet
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- Nov 07, 2020
We've always been quite clear about how we want the songs to sound. If we can imagine the song being played at a party, and it gets people tapping their feet, then it's in.
- Every Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
I make it a point to make a new song every day.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Every song becomes an emotional journey for me, and only then will the soul of the song remain honest.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
'Kolaveri' is one song that people feel connected to. While I am bored of the song, it seems people aren't. I really can't say what worked. But I can definitely say that the song made me what I am today.
- Soul
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- Nov 07, 2020
If you compose a song from your soul, it will come out well.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
I love radio, but it's a very limited thing today. Everything has to be edited down to 3:59, and too bad if I didn't make my statement in three minutes and 59 seconds. Everybody's song has to make its point so quickly.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
I would make far more money if every song were my own, but I don't write to fill up the album with my songs.
- Hope
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- Nov 07, 2020
Right now, I'm Writing song lyrics. Experimenting with a play. Toying with an idea for a documentary. I hope one of these will eventually be launched into the light of day.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
Depending on which day, and how I am feeling on that day, I have a different favorite song on the album. One day it might be 'Karma', and other days it is 'Stay For A While'
- Mirror
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- Nov 07, 2020
For me, hip-hop was a mirror when young-adult books were not. I could see myself in a Nas song more than I could see myself in a book.
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- Nov 07, 2020