Hal David Quotations

I tended not to be concerned about whether a song was going to be a hit when I wrote it. Because it became evident that none of us knew what was a hit and what wasn't. So I thought if I just write what I like, why shouldn't people like what I like?

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

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

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.

Mother told me always to follow the golden rule.And she said it's really a sin to be mean and cruel.So remember if you're untrueAngels up in heaven are looking at you.

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.

Loneliness remembers what happiness forgets

I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'...

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