The music is in the lead here, and a large part of this, I have no idea what I’m doing. I feel a closer bond with the craft of songwriting, stronger than I ever have.
BEN HARPERAs a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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Folk is bare bones music.
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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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Don’t be discouraged by writer’s block. Writer’s block just means you need to listen to other music.
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The woman in you is the worry in me.
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I appreciate that something I’ve done has found a safe place to land.
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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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My head works in music, so there’s always music there.
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We’ve all got stardust in our bones.
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My choice is what I choose to be.
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There’s no room in my life for religion. Religion is separation and segregation of God. How can you segregate the Almighty?
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We figured you could download live shows for days, so we decided to go for a cream-of-the-crop approach, but not just take the best vocal or the best performances.
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I can’t not put myself in the shoes of every person I pass.
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The good news is at this point as I get older, the load has gotten heavier but my shoulders have gotten wider because I’ve gotten happier so it’s a damn good thing.
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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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When you have everything, you have everything to lose.
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