When I hire musicians, I look for that first: every time they sit down do they go for it, you know? And do they try to learn the music and try to get….

I read nasheeds (Islamic songs) in English, in Arabic. I read nasheeds even in Bangla language. Now I don't just travel to meet people from my own co….

Mr. Fantasy was the only song that was scribbling on a piece of paper..

So many women have experienced horrific forms of male violence throughout their lives, and why isn't there a song about how you get depressed because….

I despise hip hop. Loathe it. Eminem is an idiot and I find 50 Cent the most distasteful character I have ever crossed in my life. Eminem's new song ….

Sometimes things fall in your lap and sometimes you really carve them out. I've found that songs I really like can happen both ways. I've also been t….

Twelve years ago me and Allanah became really sick of writing pop songs, ... Eventually we dug a grave for the Thompson Twins, pushed them in there, ….

I wish I could just make you turn around, turn around and see me cry There's so much I need to say to you, so many reasons why You're the only one ….

It seemed like, in the early '80s, there was just a moment where there was suddenly no specific notion of what a rock band could be or what a song co….

You learn new song until you're comfortable with it to where you can record it blindfolded, but then when it comes out on the record, you forget abou….

My favorite song to write was a song called "Always" I wrote it about a girl who, at the time, I had feelings for her for a long time but she never r….

I suppose any note, no matter how sour, sounds like a song if you hold onto it long enough..

To sing you must first open your mouth. You must have a pair of lungs, and a little knowledge of music. It is not necessary to have an accordion, or ….

No matter how tired I am, when a great song comes on, I'm full of energy..

To be honest, I know this probably sounds corny or whatever because I'm a musician, but listening to music really helps me relax and calm down - list….

I tend to play covers when I'm gearing up for creating new song. Singing other people's songs is a way that I get inspired..

Though the road's been rocky it sure feels good to me..

I was probably about fourteen I think, and probably like every boy who's fourteen that writes a song, it was about a girl. It was about a girl who I ….

As I get older I think, contrary to modern assumption but in line with the old Lerner and Lowe song, that it would actually benefit both them and soc….

We human beings are tuned such that we crave great melody and great lyrics. And if somebody writes a great song, it's timeless that we as humans are ….

Nightingales are put in cages because their songs give pleasure. Whoever heard of keeping a crow?.