I was over at igblog reading about Lindsey Buckingham in Ig’s article, “Lindsey Buckingham, guitar hero? « IG BLOG (life-music-guitar)” and something that Lindsey said in the accompanying video really struck a note with me (paraphrased): “Most song writers will say that song writing isn’t something that they make happen. It’s something that happens to them.” That couldn’t be more true, at least for me. I’ve never been able to explain how I get song ideas. They just come to me and I’m compelled to write them down or record them. I have no control over what my songs will be about, or when the inspiration will come along. It just happens, and to me, that’s the beauty of song writing.
When I actually think about how songs come to me, I get a little unsettled. It’s such a stream-of-consciousness experience. I’ll be reading something, or even listening to some music, or engaged in a conversation, and suddenly a tune will pop in my head. I sort of enter a zone, and everything – lyrics and music – just comes.
If you’re a songwriter, I’d like to hear your experience. Care to share?
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