Music is the last true voice of the human spirit. It can go beyond language, beyond age, and beyond color straight to the mind and heart of all people.
BEN HARPERChildren 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.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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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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Folk is bare bones music.
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Distance is temporary, but our love is permanent. This may be the last time I see you, but if you keep me in your heart, together we shall be eternal; if you believe, we shall never part.
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I love being on the road, I love playing.
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The Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.
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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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Every time feels like my first time. And I just find that the process of it feeds into one’s own self-obsession.
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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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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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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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My head works in music, so there’s always music there.
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I don’t know how to not become every person I walk by.
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I knew a girl, her name was Truth. She was a terrible liar.
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To go through this life and see it through – what it really is – and not be insane or addicted, is a minor miracle for anyone.
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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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