At the end of the day I have to please myself. And I’ve made a record to please myself.
Meaning of the quote
When you create something, like a song or a piece of art, it's important to do it in a way that makes you happy. That's what Jeff Lynne, a British musician, means when he says he has to please himself. He didn't make a record to try to impress others or make them like it. Instead, he made it in a way that he enjoyed and that felt true to him. Even if not everyone loves it, he's satisfied because he made something that he's proud of.
About Jeff Lynne
Jeff Lynne, the co-founder and sole member of the rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He has written all of ELO’s music since 1972, creating iconic hits like “Evil Woman”, “Livin’ Thing”, and “Mr. Blue Sky”. Lynne has also produced for other famous artists and was part of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys.