When I wrote 'Words Get in the Way' my husband and I had just had a horrendous argument . . . . [After it was an international hit] My husband said, 'We have to have more arguments.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal conflict sometimes inspires great songs, to the point where an artist's husband jokes about needing more arguments.
- In plain terms
- A bad argument led to a hit song, so the husband joked about having more fights.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotional turmoil can fuel artistic inspiration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does struggle help you create?
- Is pain necessary for art?
Another view
Not all conflict leads to creativity or healthy outcomes.
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