I can speak for most songwriters - those breakup love songs are so easy to write, as far as the inspiration and all that.
I'd rather play a few nights at the Fillmore than play one night at an arena.
Theres so many other things to write about than unrequited love.
I guess you could write a good song if your heart hadn't been broken, but I don't know of anyone whose heart hasn't been broken.
I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.
I've had trouble being in relationships and writing. This has been a real problem for me. I don't know if it's because I'm not free to fantasize or create these fantasy things about other people