Quote by Norah Jones

I don't think I'm a great songwriter, but I think I've learned a lot about it, and I don't think there's any one way to do it. I don't think I can control it at all. I can just kind of hope that it happens.

I don't think I'm a great songwriter, but I think I've learn

Summary

This quote reflects the modesty of the speaker regarding their songwriting capability. They acknowledge their own limitations, believing they are not a great songwriter, but they have gained knowledge and experiences along the way. Emphasizing the lack of control over the creative process, they express that songwriting is a spontaneous and unpredictable endeavor. Despite this uncertainty, the speaker remains hopeful and open to the possibility of inspiration and creativity spontaneously unfolding.

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By Norah Jones

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