Every single time I step into the studio, I say, ‘Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?’ I suppose there’s a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.
BEN HARPERIt just takes a pebble to bring down a good man.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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My head works in music, so there’s always music there.
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I’ve never made a record that didn’t sound better than what was in my head – that’s sort of my rule.
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With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?
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If you’re gonna live, then live it up. If you’re gonna give, then give it up. If you’re gonna walk the Earth, then walk it proud. If you’re gonna say the word, you got to say it loud.
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You can run away from home But you can’t run away from your pain I sit here alone There’s always someone else to blame.
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I knew a girl, her name was Truth. She was a terrible liar.
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Let us burn one from end to end, and pass it over to me my friend.
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As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.
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The advice I have for new artists is this – write great songs and play them live as often as possible. Get residencies all over town and crush it.
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Love for me is my North Star. It’s the highest form of grace. And I love that there’s different levels and different ways of showing it, and different representations of it. Whether it’s love shown to a stranger, love to a sibling, your child, your parents, your partner.
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People say, “How do you write songs?” I say, “Patience.” I may have a track that’s hot, but no words. I’ll just let it sit for years, because I know they’re going to meet. They’ll find it.
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Time is really for those who really need it. I mean, I deal with it. A lot of people are slaves to the second, minute hand. I can’t do that!
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Don’t be discouraged by writer’s block. Writer’s block just means you need to listen to other music.
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Take my hand when you are worried Take my hand when you’re alone Take my hand and let me guide you Take my hand to lead you home.
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My choice is what I choose to do and if I’m causing no harm it shouldn’t bother you. Your choice is who you choose to be and if you’re causin’ no harm, then your alright with me.
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