Hal David Quotes
Born: May 25, 1921
Hal David, the legendary lyricist whose words defined an era of love and connection, understood that the heart speaks in simple, profound truths. As half of the iconic Bacharach-David songwriting duo, he crafted timeless anthems of longing, joy, and heartache—What the World Needs Now Is Love and Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head. David believed that love is the universal language, a fragile yet powerful force that binds humanity. His verses resonate because they capture life’s quiet, intimate moments: the ache of distance, the thrill of a glance, the comfort of belonging. Through his poetry, he taught us that connection is not found in grand gestures, but in the shared vulnerability of being truly seen.
Hal David Quotes (7)
"Rap culture is interesting and different and has purpose but it has a non-romantic view of life and of social feelings. There may be a void in that."
— Hal David"It's not just a revue where one song is done, then another. There are concepts and ideas at work."
— Hal David"Pop songs are not as graceful as they used to be. Performers today haven't gone through the regimen of learning how to write. And of course, everyone wants to own copyrights."
— Hal David"The talent is always there and art is cyclical. I'm optimistic."
— Hal David"One thing a lyricist must learn is not to fall in love with his own lines. Once you learn that, you can walk away from the lyric and look at it with a reasonable degree of objectivity."
— Hal David"Above all, I try to create an emotion to which others can respond."
— Hal David