I’m really looking forward to, not more of the same, but a continual growth.
BEN HARPERFearlessness, absolutely. Discipline. You also need open-minded creativeness that lets everything in. You never want to lose a word or a phrase, yet every one should count. Always the best language possible. And, finally, knowing when to leave it alone. Stop when it’s done.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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I really feel there’s no limitation on what this band can do in the studio or on the stage. That’s an empowering feeling – that we can bring a song to life.
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I dont know if hell exists, but there sure as hell are some people who dont belong in heaven.
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Some things You have to let be lost Some battles, some battles You have to leave unfought. Then the truth just wastes away In all we dare not say. And in all we can’t explain But I faithfully remain.
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With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?
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There’s only one proper way a song should go, but you’ve got to be patient enough to let them come together time wise.
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I grew up with the Blind Boys’ music. My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center. I grew up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of the cornerstones of traditional American music.
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You’re living life in real time, man, and we’ ve got a good amount of work to do for each other. Hiding is not an option and you’re going to step out and you’re going to make mistakes.
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If you’re gonna live, then live it up.
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My main concern when travelling around the world is finding a place to skateboard!
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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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As a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.
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I refuse to make uninspired music.
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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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Could’ve sworn I heard you say Amen this morning, showing some kind of sign that you believe. Did it fall from your tongue without warning? Or just another trick to fall from your sleeve?
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Now that you’ve grown up, You can finally learn to be a child, We made it to the end of the world, But we’ll never make it out alive…
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