Don’t let what you have to heal from blind you to how much there is to heal for.
BEN HARPERPeople 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.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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These eyes weren’t made for crying, this love wasn’t made to waste. These arms weren’t made for battle, but to share in your embrace.
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We’ve all got stardust in our bones.
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You look like gold. I’ve been fooled before, but now I know I’ve made the mistake in the past. But now I, now I know the difference from gold and brass.
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If it comes out sounding like Dixieland jazz or classical or punk or rock or even slightly metal, that’s because that’s where I’m going to find inspiration.
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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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My head works in music, so there’s always music there.
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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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Every moral has a story, every story has and end. Every battle has its glory, and its consequence.
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Every man’s actions belong to him.
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My choice is what I choose to be.
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You can kill a lot of time if you really want to put your mind to it Or leave it all behind and never really have to go through it
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If I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.
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In my life I have been blessed In my life I have been cursed I have lived the best of times I have suffered the worst Do you know which road you’re traveling? Do you know where you want to be? With so many roads to travel, There’s just one can set you free.
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Sometimes it’s lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.
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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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