Name: Madison Margot
Nationality: American
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Current release: Madison Margot's new single "Too Much!" is out now.
Recommendation about her current hometown: I’m writing this during the LA fires, so it’s a difficult time. I’ll always suggest Malibu, but some of it has been burned. The coastal towns of LA are beautiful and there is a lot to explore.
Topic I rarely get to talk about: I love baseball! I grew up a massive Dodgers fan. Maybe that’s another great suggestion for anyone visiting LA! Go to a Dodgers game. The stadium is one of the most beautiful, and the atmosphere is unbeatable.

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Do you think some of your earliest musical experiences planted a seed for your interest in writing lyrics or poetry? How and when did you start writing?

As a child, I always had melodies and lyrics floating through my head, but it wasn’t until I was 11 years old that I started putting those wandering thoughts down on paper.

Poetry has always been a tool for me to craft strong lyrics. I believe in making lyrics as vivid and impactful as possible, and developing my lyrical and poetic strength has been a priority over the years.

It’s been amazing to see the evolution of my own work.

Entering new worlds and escapism through music and literature have always exerted a very strong pull on me. What do you think you are drawn to most when it comes to writing?

I love that feeling when you’re reading a book and suddenly feel a tug at your heart because you’ve read something profound. The way words can create vivid imagery in your mind is one of the most fascinating things to me.

I’m inspired by both music and literature. When something hits you, it just does. That’s why I’m such a fan of both.

What were some of the artists and albums which inspired you early on purely on the strength of their lyrics? What moves you in the lyrics of other artists?

J. Cole has always been a major inspiration because of his concepts and the way he weaves stories together.

Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey do this too! They focus on the words, and there’s so much strength in everything they say. Nothing is meaningless. That’s the level of lyricism I strive to achieve.

Have there been song lyrics that actually made you change aspects of your life? If so, what do you think gave them that power?

“Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell has defined my twenties. It has taught me so much, and I turn to it for comfort. It has given me insight, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of myself.



Her honesty is what makes this song so powerful.

It is sometimes said that “music begins where words end.” What do you make of that?

That’s an interesting quote. To me, it means music captures everything left unsaid, or everything that should have been said.

Music allows the unspoken to be heard, and that’s something I’ve always found powerful in my writing. It’s a way to finally voice the thoughts I’ve kept inside.

I have always considered many forms of music to be a form of poetry as well. Where do you personally see similarities? What can music express that poetry cannot?

Lana Del Rey is the greatest modern example of music as poetry, and Joni Mitchell before her. My song “Heralds of Hope” actually began as a poem before I turned it into a song.

Singing allows the emotional weight of the words to come through in a way that written poetry can’t always achieve. Your voice lets you convey exactly how you feel as you bring the words to life.

The relationship between words and music has always intrigued me. How do you see it? How does music influence your writing in ways that might not happen otherwise?

It’s such an interesting relationship because a poem on paper or an instrumental track can both be incredibly powerful on their own. But combining the two, and bringing the words to life through music, elevates the experience.

That’s why music is so healing. That’s why people connect so deeply with their favorite artists. There’s a voice and tone that comforts you and makes you want to keep listening.

What are areas/themes/topics that you keep returning to in your lyrics?

Love. Always love.

There’s something magical about landing on the perfect lyric or melody. When it feels right, I get chills all over my body, and I know I’ve found the right words to say.

On the basis of a piece from your most recent release, tell me how the lyrics grew into their final form and what points of consideration shaped them.

My latest song, “TOO MUCH!” started with the lyric: “Nothing could prepare me for the intrigue of familiarity.” From there, I wrote around that lyric, exploring what it meant in a bigger picture.

It flowed effortlessly, which is what happens on a good day. When emotions are built up and ready to pour out, the poetry and lyrics come naturally.

Do you tend to start writing with the first line of the finished lyrics, the chorus, or at a random point? What sets the process in motion?

It’s always super random. Sometimes it starts with a lyrical idea, other times it’s a melody I hear in my dreams.

From there, I figure out the cadence and how the words fit, and the rest builds itself.

How do you think the meaning or effect of an individual song is enhanced, clarified, or possibly contradicted by the EP or album it’s part of? Does the song need to be consistent with the larger whole?

This is something I think about constantly, especially while putting together my upcoming EP. I love consistency. As a listener, I can feel thrown off if a random love song appears in the middle of a breakup album.

I believe in storytelling and creating a cohesive narrative across a body of work. The order of songs is essential, it’s all part of the experience.

When writing lyrics, do you see a connection between your voice and the text? Does it need to feel “right” to sing certain words? How does this differ when singing your own songs versus someone else’s?

Every word has meaning and emotional weight, and your vocals need to reflect that. Singing a fun pop song like “All My Wishes” is a completely different approach than performing “Heralds of Hope.”

Each song has its own emotional tone, and your voice has to embody it.

Creativity can reach many corners of our lives. Do you feel writing song lyrics or poetry is inherently different from something like making a great cup of coffee? What do you express through music that mundane tasks can’t capture?

Writing and expressing yourself through music lasts forever, it leaves a mark. Making a great cup of coffee is a temporary joy, but music is timeless.

Our words carry weight, and we have to use them wisely.