What enables me to believe in anything is hope.
BEN HARPERI 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.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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My main concern when travelling around the world is finding a place to skateboard!
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I refuse to make uninspired music.
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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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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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Let us burn one from end to end, and pass it over to me my friend.
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Just because you have a hit doesn’t mean you’re good [at music]. Just means you got a hit.
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I want to try to be who I am today, not who I was yesterday.
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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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If you’re gonna live, then live it up.
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What started as a whisper Slowly turned into a scream Searching for an answer Where the question is unseen I don’t know where you came from And I don’t know where you’ve gone Old friends become old strangers Between the darkness and the dawn
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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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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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As a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.
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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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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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