Brandon Boyd Quotes

But this is pretty new for me, both songwriting and singing.

I'm always thinking about songs and how I can sing a song that would resonate with my voice, my persona. I want it to be a pleasant experience that's not just about hearing my voice. I remember some singers whose voices were so pretty, it didn't matter what they sang - you loved it.

Generally, I think of myself as a guitar player, but when I do find the right song to sing lead on, I try to do my best.

Writing music is something very natural... this is the way to communicate with other people.

I've got so many melodies in my head.

Usually I write on guitar.

I try and treat songwriting as something that I have to practise every day.

I really like the art of music, the way that you can express yourself through music.

Music is where I'm still. It's where I'm focused. It's such a joy. I'd like to make it a big part of my life.

As a songwriter, we're looking for a good story, and we're always looking to push the limits.

If you're going to call yourself a musician, you have to go out and make music.

There was never an 'a-ha' moment when a spider bit me and I knew I could write songs. For that reason, I don't know if I'm always going to be able to. I want to write songs forever, but it's an elusive thing.

I think there are ways a place can sneak its way into a song, or a feeling that you take into the studio.

It's really fun to get into that process of creating an album and telling a story. I really love it.

I don't think a good singer or a great singer is either of those things without a great song.

Music has always been an important part of my life.

I think people really like my voice, the way I sing, the things I put in a song.

Making music all the time was my dream.

Lyrics are so important, but they're really underrated.

I don't sit down to write a country song. I don't sit down to write a rap song. I just sit down to write a song, you know what I mean? And I try to make that song the best it can be.

The most difficult thing for me as an artist, as a creator of music, is lyrics. But everything else, I just do it.

I'm always writing music.

In my opinion, lyrics are a paramount factor and will always be.

I am a singer; my job is to create music and harmony. Wherever I see harmony, I would go towards there.

People tend to put too much focus on the lyrics. It's not the be-all and end-all of our songs.