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I'm not trying to say I'm this artist who is all artsy and that I only write music for myself, because I don't. I write music for other people to enjoy, so I think about if it'd be an idea someone else would like.

— Conrad Sewell

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Music is just a really fun hobby that I do, because I'm actually really good about writing songs and producing. People don't realize this, but I am an excellent writer for artists.

— Tila Tequila

Writing music on your own makes you think a lot about your life. Who are you? Would you change anything about yourself? This is where it comes from.

— Enya

I don't think of myself as an artist. I'm just a guy who can write.

— Haruki Murakami

I'm a songwriter, and I understand artistic licence. We can embellish, go on little journeys and explore our inner selves. It can be quite self-indulgent.

— Laura Marling

I'd like to be writing songs for other people - I just like writing songs.

— Darren Criss

I am a songwriter at heart, and I feel like I would, in the future, write songs for other people. I don't think I want to pursue it for myself, for a solo career.

— Dean Geyer

I've always wanted to make music like people write plays, so I was inspired by writers as much as musicians.

— St. Vincent

I'm a songwriter; that's where it starts. I love writing with someone that shares that same feeling of accomplishment. I'll play music for my fans as long as they'll listen, but I fancy myself as a writer first.

— Randy Houser

✗Opposing Perspectives

I only write music for myself, I don't try and appeal to anyone else.

— Bryan Adams

I'm not musically inclined. It blows my mind that people can write music. I don't have that talent; I look up to the people that do.

— Olesya Rulin