All that we can’t say is all we need to hear.
BEN HARPER
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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.
Ben HarperBen Harper I appreciate that something I’ve done has found a safe place to land.
Ben HarperBen Harper 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 HarperBen Harper I’m a living sunset, lightning in my bones.
Ben HarperBen Harper 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.
Ben HarperBen Harper Children 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 HarperBen Harper People 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.
Ben HarperBen Harper As long as someone else controls your history the truth shall remain just a mystery
Ben HarperBen Harper 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.
Ben HarperBen Harper There’s so much there, there’s so much to heal for.
Ben HarperBen Harper The lifetime we’ve left behind with strangers Promises and lies both have their dangers. I just can’t be wrong enough and I can’t hide for long enough So far away, but I still feel your pain.
Ben HarperBen Harper 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.
Ben HarperBen Harper Life’s the longest picture you’re ever gonna take.
Ben HarperBen Harper 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.
Ben HarperBen Harper Sometimes it’s lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.
Ben HarperBen Harper With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?
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