The well-known New Zealand musician Tim Finn frequently discusses music in an easy-to-understand manner. He was raised in an artistic family and has written many songs that appeal to listeners of all ages and backgrounds. His famous quote reflects his direct approach to talking about what makes good music.

Great songs, in Finn's opinion, are self-explanatory and do not require complex classifications or explanations. He likens music to an untranslatable universal language that transcends cultural boundaries and speaks directly to the soul. Finn says that a good song affects people just by virtue of its intrinsic quality and emotional depth, much like water quenches thirst without asking questions.

This way of thinking considers the listener's experience in addition to the artist's capacity to produce something lovely. The impact of a piece of music is profound regardless of whether the listener is from New Zealand or New York. According to Finn, rather than attempting to fit into particular genres or trends, musicians should concentrate on writing songs that have an emotional and universal impact.

Tim Finn has put this belief into practice over the course of his multi-decade career by working with a variety of musicians and trying out different styles, all the while adhering to his fundamental belief that a good song is just one that has a strong emotional connection with its listeners.