Seattle-based artist Prience (Prince) Moore opens up about vulnerability, lyric-first creation, and real-life inspiration behind “What Would You Do,” a song born from raw conversation, emotional conflict, and transformative storytelling truthfully.
1. “What Would You Do” was inspired by a deeply personal conversation with a lifelong friend. Can you take us back to that moment and explain how it transformed into a song?
As the conversation proceeded, the emotions in her mannerisms made my imagination peak. I thought this could be a song. I acquired her permission and it can out naturally.
2. The track explores relationships and the idea that love doesn’t always unfold the way we hope. Why do you think this theme resonates so strongly with people today?
It’s a thin line between ones on self-interest and the interest of someone extremely close to you. I believe no matter what decision is made, the decision maker will be hurt emotionally.
3. You’ve said you fell in love with this song purely through the lyrics, even before any beat or melody existed. How did focusing on words first change your creative process?
This was the quickest song I ever wrote. The words flowed as if the conversation was never-ending. Depending on my knowledge of the subject, I can write a song anywhere from 30 minutes to a day. I wrote this in less than 5. I put myself in her shoes and imagined how I’d feel in that situation…and it began.
4. Recording at Michael Miller Productions at Unlimitedtalents, how did the studio environment help shape the emotional honesty of the final track?
The lyrics are complete when I go see Mike. His contribution is far greater than words on a page. He takes my lyrics and matches them perfectly to music. Others have tried but none have mastered it to my complete satisfaction. I’ve written emotional songs (Hard to Write, I Should’ve Let You Go etc.) but “What Would You Do” has a level of frustration because a decision that seems so simple to make is actually the most complicated decision you may ever make.
5. When the friend who inspired the song heard the lyrics and was moved to tears, what did that moment mean to you as a songwriter and storyteller?
It meant that I captured her pain to the point of revelation. She told me that after listening to the song she knew what she had to do. It became a simple decision to make. The simplicity of it all hahahaha.
6. You’ve described a shift in your philosophy—from beat-driven music to lyric-centered creation. How does this approach define who Prience Moore is as an artist moving forward?
I think if you’re creating a Rap or Hip-Hop song for people to groove too then the beat is what draws me in first. But I’ve always been lyric dominant in my Genre. My songs are emotional and meant to create a reaction and an understanding. One of my favorite songs is “What If”. I wrote it just from listening to my kids ask that never ended question “What If”. My next song will probably be called “Are We There yet” , hahaha.
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