The songs are inspired by my experiences. Sometimes they are more than my real-life and, conversely, my life is more than just my songs.
Melissa Etheridge
I write songs for people who drive in cars. I really do.
I write about heartbreak because I like writing about sad things, but I'm writing happy songs, too!
Jackie Evancho
I write almost everything, actually. Songs, poems, stories. And stories out of every genre, too.
I like it when songs develop in some way. Four minutes usually isn't enough time for something to develop musically.
Donald Fagen
I love to sing old Motown songs to myself, or some Patti Smith Edith Piaf or Billie Holiday. That gets me in the mood for singing.
Siobhan Fahey
I'd love to say that I could write political songs, but I don't feel clued-up enough.
Paloma Faith
I'm sick of being self-referential. I don't want to do any more songs that can be accused of being personal.
Marianne Faithfull
Penitentiary songs have been a love of mine for years. They are so wonderful.
The way I choose to show my feelings is through my songs.