People let their own hang-ups become the obstacles between them and personal happiness. Lucinda Williams hanghappinessobstacle Change image and share on social
First thing, I throw on some jeans, a T-shirt and my Keds sneakers and make coffee. That is actually my favorite time of day. That is when I do my songwriting, when I am in writing mode. Lucinda Williams coffeedayfavorite Change image and share on social
Of course, I'm older now. I'm in a different place in my life than when I wrote the songs for 'Car Wheels' or 'Essence' or whatever. Different things were going on. Lucinda Williams caressencelife Change image and share on social
Sometimes I might borrow something from a song I started a long time ago and see if I can grab something. Lucinda Williams agoborrowgrab Change image and share on social
I started writing more with my voice in mind. Lucinda Williams mindstartvoice Change image and share on social
I have a folder of scraps and pieces of paper with stuff, ideas for songs from the last 25 years; just little things, maybe early songs that I finished, but didn't think they were good enough. Lucinda Williams earlyfinishfolder Change image and share on social
In so many interviews, they bring up the sexual aspect of the record. I've had some journalists say it sounds like I'm lying down in bed singing with a microphone. It gets so old! Lucinda Williams aspectbedbring Change image and share on social
I certainly had my God-can-you-just-take-me-now-I've-just-had-it-I'm-checking-out-let-me-off-the-train-I'm-done kind of thing. But, you know, I would never actually do it. I just can't imagine what it would take to do that. Lucinda Williams checkgodhave share on social
Sade's stuff is real deceptive. She's got stuff about prostitutes, poverty and people on the streets. Lucinda Williams deceptivepeoplepoverty Change image and share on social
I love Emmylou Harris's version of my song, 'Sweet Old World.' Her intonation is great. Lucinda Williams emmylougreatharris Change image and share on social