James Arthur thinks his ADHD is his songwriting “superpower”.
James Arthur thinks his ADHD helps his songwriting
The 37-year-old singer – who not too long ago launched new album ‘Pisces’ – has opened up about his analysis and the way he’s being “unapologetically” himself on his newest document.
He informed Fault journal: “I see ADHD as a superpower in terms of songwriting.
“It permits me to have hyper-focus in terms of issues I am obsessed with. And I care deeply about songwriting – so I can lock in for lengthy intervals.
“‘Pisces’ represents me being unapologetically myself. I’ve reached a spot the place I’m woven into the material of all the things about this album and I am happy with it.”
The ‘Say You Will not Let Go’ hitmaker described songwriting as a “type of remedy”, and he insisted he is impressed through the use of his personal experiences to assist different individuals.
He added: “It is at all times cathartic to write down about tough issues. Making myself weak takes braveness and I do know I am serving to others.”
On the brand new album, he penned the tune ‘Mates’ about late actor Matthew Perry – who died aged 54 in October 2023 – and the way the star’s struggles with habit impacted James.
He defined: “I hope it is the type of tune that stops individuals of their tracks and makes them take into consideration reaching out to these they have not spoken to shortly – and simply discuss extra overtly about psychological well being.”
In the meantime, the previous ‘X Issue’ star confessed he is not “sort sufficient” to himself, and he urged individuals to consider how they deal with themselves.
He stated: “It is necessary to have a wholesome inside dialogue as a result of if we stated a few of the issues we are saying to ourselves out loud to another person, we would most likely get a black eye!”
James beforehand revealed he was excited for individuals to listen to a “extra dreamy” sound on his new assortment.
Final month, he informed the Metro newspaper’s 60 Seconds column: “I’m [excited]. It is not all angsty, typical vocals you’d hear from me.
“It is a bit extra dreamy and that is why the ‘Pisces’ title was marriage.
“Being a dreamer hyperlinks effectively with the Pisces star signal. I’ve at all times resonated with my star signal.”
