Sometimes with pop music, you have to see it to love it. With soul music, it's sparse. There's nothing that's pretentious or planned. It's just so gutsy.
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The way I write my songs is that I have to believe what I’m writing about, and that’s why they always end up being so personal - because the kind of artists I like, they convince me, they totally win me over straight away in that thing. Like, “Oh my God, this song is totally about me.”
Interpretation
What this quote means
Adele emphasizes the importance of personal authenticity in songwriting, as it connects artists deeply with their audience.
In this quote, Adele expresses her belief that the songs she writes must resonate with her genuine experiences and feelings, which makes them deeply personal. She also highlights how artists who convey their emotions effectively can have a powerful impact on listeners, making them feel as if the songs are meant for them. This connection between artist and audience is vital for meaningful music.
Themes
SongwritingAuthenticityConnectionEmotionPersonal
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a songwriting workshop to emphasize the importance of authenticity.
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