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I speak from the heart. Certain people follow lyricists and people that put words on a dictionary together, and this and that. I'm more of a rapper that speaks how I feel. I just tell it how it is.

— French Montana

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I've never considered myself a lyricist, but I have stuff to say.

— Brendon Urie

I pay attention to lyrics and I know what rap fans care about. I try to write for the average listener and I'm conscious of the mainstream without selling out.

— J. Cole

I've always been jealous of rappers, because they can fit so many words into a song and tell a story with lots of details. But when you're a songwriter, you have to fit the words to the melody and you can't fit as much in. I'm just a big fan of storytelling.

— Skylar Grey

I love rap, and I try to write a bit like a rapper, to have a flow.

— Jess Glynne

As a writer, as a lyricist, you're just trying to make sure that you're not repeating yourself. And that's a danger for a lot of people. So for me, I just try to keep taking corners and trying to find new paths.

— Corey Taylor

As a lyricist, you love to hear other great lyrics or other great concepts.

— Alicia Keys

I'm not a fast, stream-of-consciousness lyricist at all - I know some guys who are, and if there is one skill I wish I had, it's that.

— Jonny Lang

As a lyricist, I'm really trying to raise my level of quality.

— Nikki Sixx

I love a good lyricist - always have. The thing that inspired me most was the different performers, like Tina Turner, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Madonna, even Janet Jackson.

— Jennifer Lopez

✗Opposing Perspectives

Primarily I see myself as so much more than a rapper. I really believe I am the voice for a lot of people who don't have that microphone or who can't rap.

— Jay-Z