The spirit is what guides my life, and I’m humbly on my knees in thanks for guidance and direction every day. But God is not something to be preached, it’s something to be lived.
BEN HARPERFolk is bare bones music.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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That happens every time I get behind a guitar, regardless of what I’m saying, ’cause music is freedom and being free is the closest I’ve ever felt to being spiritual.
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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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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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I’m not going to do the Ben Harper house record or the Ben Harper drum ‘n’ bass record.
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Time is really for those who really need it. I mean, I deal with it. A lot of people are slaves to the second, minute hand. I can’t do that!
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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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We’ve changed our reflections, but inside we’re just a child.
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You can kill a lot of time if you really want to put your mind to it Or leave it all behind and never really have to go through it
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Could’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?
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We’re always moving forward in different places physically and psychologically.
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Folk is bare bones music.
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We’ve all got stardust in our bones.
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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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With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?
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It 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.
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