I grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and folk.
BEN HARPERThe music is in the lead here, and a large part of this, I have no idea what I’m doing. I feel a closer bond with the craft of songwriting, stronger than I ever have.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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I just want to keep doing what I feel.
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The music is in the lead here, and a large part of this, I have no idea what I’m doing. I feel a closer bond with the craft of songwriting, stronger than I ever have.
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There’s no love like a lost love and no pain like a broken heart.
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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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Children come running to the truth But you’ve got to peel the skin to get the fruit And while one’s living high another’s grieving But what’s sweet by morning is bitter by the evening Oh – What’s sweet by morning is bitter by the evening.
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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’m a living sunset, lightning in my bones.
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My choice is what I choose to be.
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It’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a duet. You can’t just sing about anything.
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Don’t let what you have to heal from blind you to how much there is to heal for.
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I’m not going to do the Ben Harper house record or the Ben Harper drum ‘n’ bass record.
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The good news is at this point as I get older, the load has gotten heavier but my shoulders have gotten wider because I’ve gotten happier so it’s a damn good thing.
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Wish there was something that I could say or do, I can resist anything but the temptation from you. But I’d rather walk alone than chase you around, I’d rather fall myself then let you drag me on down.
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It will make a weak man mighty. it will make a mighty man fall. It will fill your heart and hands or leave you with nothing at all. It’s the eyes for the blind and legs for the lame. It is the love for hate and pride for shame. That’s the power of the gospel.
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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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