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.
BEN HARPERThere’s only one proper way a song should go, but you’ve got to be patient enough to let them come together time wise.
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.
BEN HARPERIf I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.
BEN HARPERWe’re always moving forward in different places physically and psychologically.
BEN HARPERSometimes I may be totally arrogant, sometimes I may totally be the most humble guy you’ve ever met, sometimes I may be in between. But that’s life. Who isn’t like that? What’s the big deal if I had an arrogant moment.
BEN HARPERForever always seems to be around when it begins, but forever never seems to be around when it ends
BEN HARPERThe Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.
BEN HARPERCould’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?
BEN HARPERYou have to do what you believe in.
BEN HARPERIt’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a duet. You can’t just sing about anything.
BEN HARPERIt 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.
BEN HARPERThe very thing that drives you, can drive you insane Got a head full of thought crimes and a number with no name Got an eleventh hour Jesus and a mouth full of blame A casket lined with silver dollars and a number with no name.
BEN HARPERI 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.
BEN HARPERSome 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.
BEN HARPERI grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and folk.
BEN HARPERWhen it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option.
BEN HARPER