Quotes from Hal David

Above all, I try to create an emotion to which others can respond.

Rap culture is interesting and different and has purpose but it has a non-romantic view of life and of social feelings. There may be a void in that.

The love of a girl can make a man stay on when he should go,Just tryin' to build a peaceful life where love is free to grow.

The talent is always there and art is cyclical. I'm optimistic.

Pop songs are not as graceful as they used to be. Performers today haven't gone through the regimen of learning how to write. And of course, everyone wants to own copyrights.

One thing a lyricist must learn is not to fall in love with his own lines. Once you learn that, you can walk away from the lyric and look at it with a reasonable degree of objectivity.

Pop songs are not as graceful as they used to be. Performers today haven't gone through the regimen of learning how to write. And of course, everyone wants to own copyrights.

I only know that since he left, My life's so empty. Though I try to forget, It just can't be done.

It's not just a revue where one song is done, then another. There are concepts and ideas at work.

In writing I search for believability, simplicity, and emotional impact.