"The lyrics came out of necessity. When we started writing the record, we started in a more fusion environment and that got boring really quick and that wasn't what we were about on an organic level"
- Jimmy Chamberlin
About this Quote
In this quote, Jimmy Chamberlin is talking about the procedure of composing lyrics for a record. He describes that the lyrics were not simply an innovative choice, however rather a requirement for the band. As they began writing the record, they initially took a more blend technique, blending different designs and genres together. However, this rapidly became tedious and did not align with the band's real essence. Chamberlin stresses that their music is rooted in a more natural and authentic place, and the fusion environment did not properly show that. This quote highlights the value of staying true to one's creative vision and not conforming to what may be popular or trendy.
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