Sometimes I feel I know strangers Better than I know my friends Why must a beginning Be the means to an end? The stones from my enemies These wounds will mend But I cannot survive The roses from my friends.
BEN HARPERThat happens every time I get behind a guitar, regardless of what I’m saying, ’cause music is freedom and being free is the closest I’ve ever felt to being spiritual.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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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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The spirit is what guides my life, and I’m humbly on my knees in thanks for guidance and direction every day. But God is not something to be preached, it’s something to be lived.
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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’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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It was a huge deal, a huge musical discovery that became life lessons learned. You can’t return from having an experience like that. The Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.
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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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If you’re gonna live, then live it up.
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If you don’t like my fire, then don’t come around. Cause I’m gonna burn one down.
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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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If I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play 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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I write songs and I sing them from the deepest part of my existence and I hope they connect with the deepest part of yours.
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Life’s the longest picture you’re ever gonna take.
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I want to try to not be the child that had to go through too much too young. I want to be who I am now and not who I was then.
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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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