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“It’s a song [about] being a Filipino that’s been transplanted to another country, and you are remembering what it is about home that you remember and love so much.”
Lea Salonga (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What were revel without wine? What were wine without a song?”
Stephen Phillips (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“She trips along the street, a flashing wonder, Dazzling enigma! Courtesan or maid? Temple of chastity, or hall of trade? An angel-presence, or a soul of plunder Casting the doors of sanctitude asunder? A beauteousness, by love and laughter swayed, Or death in immemorial masquerade? A dainty dawn-song, or a snarl of thunder?”
Bartlett Adamson (1884–1951) first seen 1935 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Brain Brats: Alternatives", in The Australian Mercury, vol. 1, no. 1 (July 1935) p. 79
“Strange elements are melted in your bird song,”
Oleg Medvedev (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I don't wanna die alone right now, but I admit I do sometimes These drugs are callin' me, do one more line, don't fall asleep This is the song they played when I crashed into the wall.”
Lil Peep (1996–2017) said by 2017 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I do carry quite a lot of data in my head, but a lot of it is song lyrics.”
Alison Cooper (born 1966) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Alison Cooper, when she isn’t focused on her day job as one of only four women to run a FTSE 100 company, she takes singing lessons. June 6, 2014
“... is present in similar forms in... vertebrates, including mammals, birds, reptiles and fish... expressed in corresponding regions of the brain to... humans... [I]n s, changes in expression of the gene in striatal Area X,—a key nucleus of the brain system involved in song learning—appear to relate to alterations in vocal plasticity...”
Gary Marcus (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You won't find no answers safe at home, You can't learn heartbreak from a poem. And every hard time, song rhyme, friend you've got, You'll have, with Heaven on top. You'll have, with Heaven on top.”
Zach Bryan (born 1996) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: With Heaven on Top" (2025)
“It was a solemn moment: the angelic host, invisible, became visible; it was a choir of light shining in the night to the ends of the horizon. They were figures as bright as lightning and as placid as the dawn; their eyes were turned towards heaven and their bodies were cloaked in glory. They moved like a starry sky, in perfect order, and they sang. Oh, who can imagine what that song was? (p. 1012)”
Dolindo Ruotolo (1882–1970) said by 1970 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The collaboration is a wonderful declaration song that we did and I’m so grateful to God for it because it really speaks of what is about to happen in my life and in the lives of those who have been waiting on the fulfilment of the promises of God”
Michael Mahendere (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I remember sometime last year on a Tuesday evening in a church service my father, Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, repeated the words ‘Say My Time Has Come’ for more than 50 times, and immediately a tune and words came into my heart and I wrote this song”
Michael Mahendere (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“These include Cyclone Idai that we experienced as Zimbabwe, Mozambique and some parts of South Africa. The song not only talks of Chimanimani but all the trials and tribulations we face as the human race”
Jah Prayzah (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The song talks of the struggles of a young man who wishes to marry the king's daughter yet he is not from royal bloodlines. Love pushes him to defy the odds and like they say, true love always wins”
Jah Prayzah (born 1987) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Zim: Jah Prayzah features Zahara on new album,20 May 2020
“Oral history is transmitted by narrative, by song, by proverb and by genealogy. We who write down our histories in books transmit our chosen perceptions to readers rather than to listeners, but both forms are structured,interpretative and combative.”
Judith Binney (1940–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe if He did it for you, He will do it for me. But more than anything, it's a declaration of His unchanging love. This is my thank you to God for every season — every pain, every joy. I'm grateful. This album is that gratitude in song.”
Mmatema Moremi (born 1992) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gospel singer Mmatema releases new offering ‘Heart of Gratitude’, TimesLIVE,Kgomotso Moganedi(April 25,2025)
“I shall listen to that song tomorrow to begin a great day. I keep your words to heart.”
Cherie Gil (1963–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This song is a reminder that wherever life takes us, we remain one nation — strong, loving, and united. Most of all, it is my offering to every Filipino who continues to fight for our country.”
Imelda Papin (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“(Presenting the song ‘'E io ci sto’') Let's say it's a journey that's a bit rock, a bit rhythmic through Italy, in this Italy that perhaps we want to change, there are good intentions around, bad intentions. It is certainly an intention to change Italy, and I am in favor of this intention.”
Rino Gaetano (1950–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have never told a story about my own love life, because talking about my personal affairs could upset the woman I am with, as I might run the risk of losing her: at this point, I prefer to lose the song. (p. 31)”
Rino Gaetano (1950–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“(Talking about ‘'Sfiorivano le viole’') The meaning of the song is: let's get a move on; while I was waiting for her, everything happened in the world and I didn't notice. Everything happened while I was waiting for you.”
Rino Gaetano (1950–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“(About ‘'Escluso il cane’') The dog, the more it gets beaten, the more loyal it is: a politically absurd figure for the times we live in. The song was born from this consideration. (p. 37)”
Rino Gaetano (1950–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You slipped away like a quiet song, but your melody still plays in everything - in the light, in the breeze, in the love you left behind.”
Lani Misalucha (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am grateful for every stage, every song, and every chance to make a difference. As long as I have the voice and the platform, I will continue doing what I love — honoring my craft, helping others grow, and giving glory to God.”
Kuh Ledesma (born 1955) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kuh Ledesma at 70: A look back on the OPM icon’s career-defining moments, Jerry Donato - The Philippine Star 29 March 2025.
“Healing starts with a song,”
Kyla (Filipino singer) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kyla is “BACK TO BLISS” in New Worship Single, One Music PH 14 May 2025.
“You're like a beautiful song by a band you hate, you confuse me but I can't help listening to you.”
“Let him that beginneth the song make an end.”
Thomas Draxe (died 1618) said by 1618 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My inspiration for this song is the people who destroyed me, the people who broke my heart.”
Janine Berdin (born 2002) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Janine Berdin on decision to enhance appearance: ‘I recognize that I’ve changed’ Josh Mercado, 16 September 2025.
“Henry is thinking of his lute and of backgammon, Elizabeth follows the waving song, the mystery, Proud in her red wig and green jewelled favours; They sit in their white lawn sleeves, as cool as history.”
Charles Causley (1917–2003) said by 2003 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The song birds are the sweetest In Kentucky; The thoroughbreds are the fleetest In Kentucky; Mountains tower proudest, Thunder peals the loudest, The landscape is the grandest — And politics — the damnedest In Kentucky.”
James Hilary Mulligan (1844–1915) first seen 1902 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In Kentucky", st. 7. Reprinted from The Lexington Herald (February 12, 1902) in John Wilson Townsend (ed.) Kentucky in American Letters, vol. 1 (Cedar Rapids, IA: The Torch Press, 1913) p. 351. Editor's note: "It has be…
“I was inspired to write a folk song — about how soldiers have no choice in the matter but to follow orders — but with the irreverence of rock ’n’ roll.”
Country Joe McDonald (1942–2026) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview (2017), as quoted in "Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84" by Jim Farber, The New York Times (8 March 2026)
“When I was a little girl, I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fill one dream, to become a Kpop idol, and I was rejected, and disappointed that my voice isn't good enough. I'm so glad to be part of a song that is helping other girls, other queens and everyone of all ages to get through their hardship to accept themselves.”
Ejae (born 1991) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tangcay, Jazz (January 12, 2026). "EJAE Fights Tears at Golden Globes as 'Golden' Wins Best Song, Remembers KPop Industry Rejecting Her for 10 Years: 'Never Give Up'". Variety.
“So, so proud to be Korean. Growing up, people didn't know where Korea was or what Korea was, and that's why it's so incredible to have the song 'Golden' being sung all over the world, singing the Korean lyrics word by word.”
Ejae (born 1991) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Fell, Nicole (February 1, 2026). "‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Scores First Win, Rosé Brings Down the House During K-pop’s Biggest Grammys Yet". The Hollywood Reporter.
“It took 6 years for this story to finally reach its fruition… this is my love song to my hometown.” — Carlo Francisco Manatad, describing what inspired him to make Whether the Weather Is Fine based on his experiences during Typhoon Yolanda.”
Carlo Francisco Manatad (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Good lady, I from you and Love receive Sense, knowledge, vigor, heart, good words and song; To you and Love the thanks and praise belong If anything of worth I may achieve, For you have given me this mastery.”
Aimeric de Peguilhan (1170–1228) said by 1228 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Song like a rose should be; Each rhyme a petal sweet; For fragrance, melody, That when her lips repeat The words, her heart may know What secret makes them so:— Love, only Love!”
Frank Dempster Sherman (1860–1916) first seen 1891 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Song". Lyrics for a Lute, 3rd ed. (Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Co, 1891) p. 73
“Lyrics to me are of utmost importance and they mean so much to me — in every song that I write, the lyrics have to come from my heart and they have to be honest and true.”
Sofia Carson (born 1993) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Blais-Billie, Braudie (April 28, 2017). "Disney's Rising Fashion Icon Sofia Carson Talks 'Back to Beautiful' & Hosting the Radio Disney Music Awards". Billboard.
“I had a ligament tear, my ACL tore. It was a second degree tear. I was off the set for three months. I was doing rehab, getting ready, and right after I came back we went straight to Ukraine to shoot the 'Naatu Naatu' song. I was scared to death whether I could pull it off.”
Ram Charan (born 1985) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Davidson, Denton (13 January 2023). "Ram Charan ('RRR') on being 'scared to death' filming 'Naatu Naatu' dance sequence after ACL tear". Gold Derby.
“Mây rừng bóng rọi suối hồ trong Thổi gió phiền trôi lặng nước dòng Cây dọc thẳng đường ven ngọn núi Đá triền ngang nẻo cạnh nguồn sông Dày sương đám cỏ bờ xanh ngát Nhẹ khói làn hoa đất thắm nồng Ngây ngất vị trà thiền với cảnh Đầy trăng tỏa bước lạc non bồng.”
Thích Trung Hiếu (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yearned Shelley o'er the golden flame? Left Keats for beauty's lure, a name But "writ in water"? Woe is me! To grieve o'er flowerful faëry. My Phasian doves are flown so long— The dream is lovelier than the song!”
James D. Corrothers (1869–1917) said by 1917 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Dream and the Song", st. 3, in James Weldon Johnson, ed., The Book of American Negro Poetry (New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1922), p. 36
“I’m not someone who can write a song about surfing or having pizza parties or whatever other fools do.”
Tony Molina first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with Since I Left You, 2023
“As much as St Francis of Assisi had loved poverty, so much did St John of God love the poor; he loved them so much that, as the poet Lope de Vega was to note at the end of his "Song to the Exalted and Patriarch St John of God", "if he had met an angel and a poor man together, he would have left the angel and embraced the poor man" (p. 137)”
Igino Giordani (1894–1980) said by 1980 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I met Diamond three years ago in Mombasa after I performed his song nabeba mawe. He loved it (the performance) and when we met, he invited me to one of the biggest shows, Zari White Party, which had over 10,000 people. I did my best and that was my breakthrough,”
Eric Omondi (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The language of my song is less ‘King James’ and more contemporary, but the truth remains intact.”
Gaise Baba (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My song is space beyond wails, beyond walls, beyond insular hieroglyphs, which crave the crest of printed waves.”
Niyi Osundare (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I sell My Song for those with ears to buy”
Kofi Anyidoho (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When writing my song, I like to make it as personal as possible.”
Obiwu (born 1962) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Explaining his approach to writing poetry during a public reading at SUNY Oneonta. Dr. Obiwu Iwuanayanwu Reads at SUNY Oneonta, The State Times, 29 October 2014.
“At 13, I recorded my first song. We performed for free back then. My first experience performing for a crowd was at 14,’ Stunna recalls. His life could have easily gone south, leading to drugs or jail. ‘In Daveyton, it’s either you fight or you fall. I used to sell T-shirts and biscuits at school, learning early on to work for what I wanted,”
Young Stunna (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I didn’t even think I could write, to be honest. Now every song I have, I wrote it myself. I didn’t think I had it in me! I have to be in the zone but it’s a quick thing. I start by making sounds, then they’re gonna lead me to say whatever I want to say or how I’m feeling.”
“A space in a song is more important than a wrong note”
Tsepo Tshola (1953–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to be known and heard. Party was actually the second or third song I’ve ever recorded so I’d like to spend more time in the studio working on material. There is an album in the works which should be dropping, hopefully, around September.”
Rouge (rapper) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source