With life having its various ups and downs, everyone needs positive reminders and lighthearted expressions from time to time. For songwriters, this is especially important to not only overcome the pitfalls of the music business but also nurture inspiration.
That's why we're constantly sharing motivational quotes and funny sayings with you on our social pages. And now, you can view some of your favorites all in one post. Read on to check out 48 inspirational, funny, and thoughtful quotes to help you grow and laugh.
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The job of art is to chase ugliness away. ~ Bono
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You were born to be real, not to be perfect. ~ Ralph Marston
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A bridge's main purpose is to create contrast from the rest of the song. Be mindful of it. ~ Tunedly
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Keep calm and get in tune! ~ Tunedly
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Without music, car rides would be really awkward. ~ Unknown
6.
Music can change the world because it can change people. ~ Bono
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A song's chorus will be more memorable if it's emotionally moving. ~ Tunedly
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Those who say money can't buy happiness have obviously never bought tickets to a rock music concert. ~ Unknown
9.
When you show someone something you are really proud of and they say "Cool" and change the subject. ~ Funny meme
10.
I was created to create. ~ Unknown
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I dig, you dig, we dig, he dig, she dig, they dig... It's not an outstanding poem, but it's very deep. ~ Funny meme
12.
Old ways won't open new doors. ~ Unknown
13.
Songwriting is my way of getting out anger, aggression, happiness and love. It's just about getting it out - and making you feel better. ~ Ed Sheeran
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The world needs your creative energy. Let's keep it flowing. ~ Tunedly
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If you can't handle me randomly blurting out song lyrics that relate to what you just said, we can't be friends. ~ Funny meme
16.
I end up bringing my sexy guitar just about everywhere I go. ~ Funny meme
17.
Yes, it takes guts to decide to be a songwriter. ~ Chris Erhardt
18.
If everybody was happy in their relationships, there wouldn't be much good music. ~ Unknown
19.
You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. ~ John Lennon
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The minute you stop making mistakes is the minute you stop learning. ~ Miley Cyrus
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If music is your life, make it your living. ~ Unknown
22.
I love it when I hear lyrics that totally apply to my current situation. ~ Unknown
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I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things. ~ Tom Waits
24.
That amazing moment when you hear a song you haven't heard in years and you still know every word. ~ Funny quote
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Whenever I feel bad, I use that feeling to motivate me to work harder. ~ Beyoncé
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Music gets me through everything. ~ Unknown
27.
Let me love you, and I will love you until you learn to love yourself. ~ Ne-Yo
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If the music is too loud, you're too old. ~ Ted Nugent
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You can't overdose on music. ~ Unknown
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Musicians own music because music owns them. ~ Virgil Thomson
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Make your passion your paycheck. ~ Unknown
32.
Don't let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. ~ Dalai Lama
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► the moments. ▌▌ the memories. ■ the pain. ◄◄ the happiness. ~ Funny quote
34.
Music drives you. It wakes you up, it gets you pumping. ~ Dimebag Darrell
35.
That's what drew me to rock music in the first place - that sense of remaking the world on your own terms. ~ Stephan Jenkins
36.
I really feel like I've nailed songwriting. It's my specialty. It's what I'm good at. ~ Sia
37.
Music only makes me stronger. ~ Fun quote
38.
Sundays - messy hair, big shirts and music. ~ Funny quote
39.
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. ~ Henry Van Dyke
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My taste in music ranges from: "you need to listen to this" to "I know, please don't judge me." ~ Funny quote
41.
I am a songwriter. Everything affects me. ~ Taylor Swift
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My music will tell you more about me than I ever will. ~ Unknown
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Self-expression through lyrics set to music is therapy for many. ~ Chris Erhardt.
44.
If someone says you have too many guitars, unfriend that person. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life. ~ Funny quote
45.
Going on YouTube just to watch a music video, then 2 hours later, you find yourself watching a tutorial on how to talk to a cow. ~ Funny quote.
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At 60, your favorite classic rock song is now elevator music. ~ Funny quote
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There is:
i. The music
ii. The "music business"
iii. The "music industry"
Love the 1st, learn the 2nd, outsmart the 3rd.
48.
Tunedly is designed to be as unique as your music. ~ Tunedly
There you have it. If you like these quotes, we invite you to share them with all your songwriter colleagues.
We're grateful to all the photographers who, through their creative genius, have helped Tunedly share our story with the same passion we feel about music. Thank you!
