I write the vocals last, because I wanted to invent the music first and push the music to the level that I had to compete against it.

Meaning of the quote

Axl Rose, the American musician, says he writes the lyrics for his songs last. He first creates the music and makes it so good that he has to work really hard to make the lyrics match the power of the music. He wants the music to be so strong that he has to challenge himself to write lyrics that are just as impressive and powerful as the music he's created.

About Axl Rose

Axl Rose, the lead vocalist and lyricist of the iconic hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, is renowned for his powerful and wide-ranging voice. From his early days in the local music scene to the massive success of Guns N’ Roses’ debut album ‘Appetite for Destruction’, Axl’s career has been marked by both critical acclaim and controversy.

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