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.
BEN HARPERFolk is bare bones music.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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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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My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center.
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You’re definitely a different person at different stages in your life.
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When 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.
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My choice is what I choose to do and if I’m causing no harm it shouldn’t bother you. Your choice is who you choose to be and if you’re causin’ no harm, then your alright with me.
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Every single time I step into the studio, I say, ‘Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?’ I suppose there’s a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.
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Life is short and if you’re looking for extension, you had best do well. ‘Cause there’s good deeds and then there’s good intentions. They are as far apart as Heaven and Hell.
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The 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.
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I’m not going to do the Ben Harper house record or the Ben Harper drum ‘n’ bass record.
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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.
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Wish there was something that I could say or do, I can resist anything but the temptation from you. But I’d rather walk alone than chase you around, I’d rather fall myself then let you drag me on down.
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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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As a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.
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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.
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The world awakens on the run And will soon be earning With hopes of better days to come It’s a morning yearning.
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