Knight_of_Nights

Well said...I find that writing songs is easier with stronger emotions, but that doesn't necessarily mean I have to be depressed. I know that a lot of songs have come from people who are upset, but a lot also haven't.

Personally, my best songs have come from extreme anger and sadness, but my favourite song I ever wrote I wrote about something that makes me feel absolutely ecstatic and happy. It's like in Star Wars...the dark side is easier, but not stronger.

$am

Well it depends the person really, because different people react differently to certain situations, so if you feel more creative when depressed then you go for it .

Try different moods to see which is the best for you. .

Chris Broke It

i work better and faster when i'm in a good mood.
when i'm truly depressed i can't do anything.

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Chris Broke It

what's funny is all our songs are depressing regardless. lol.

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Ace_Aso

There's a lot of other things you can write about besides sadness and depression.

Observe the world around, find topics that interest you, see how you react to thoughts in opposition to yours, think about why you think what you think, what you think other people think, write about what you want, write about what you've experienced, write about your heroes, daydream.

And if none of these work, LSD or magic mushrooms are a fine substitute for an imagination :P .

OnTheAshes

im the comlete opposite, if im happy im really restless, i want to go out and do things and see my mates, i cant concentrait. if im unhappy...well this relates more to art, but wen ive written anythin its been when ive been very depressed...i find it alot easier to sit and work just as a way to release everythin and try to understand and it is an inspiration, and art and songs that come from unhappiness, despiration and destruction seem to mean more to me. but thats just me, theres inspiration in anything and everything

brickwall

Different strokes for different folks I guess but I tend to be more in the writing mood when I am depressed as well...

TrinityAmber

While I admit that I've written quite a few poems and lyrics while depressed, I find that it's more about writing when there's a great deal of emotion that needs to be expressed. If I'm really down, I write. If I'm really angry, I write. If I'm absolutely head over heels for someone, I write.

Richard_Morgan makes a good point, tho. Writing IS theraputic and people are more encouraged to write when depressed. I've also noticed that the type of writing changes depending on mood, so I might write songs when sad or in love, but write hypothetical letters or news articles when angry.

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you just need some type of emotion it fueling it whether it be sadness, happiness, anger, love, etc

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I think any emotion at all can cause a spark of creativity. A good writer can let anything flow. It's all about your perspective. Personally, I'm sick of the fact the negativity is so mainstream. It's not cool to be positive or happy anymore. Everyone just wants to feel sorry for themselves or something.