It’s funny how the music industry is enraged about the Internet and the way things are copied without being paid for. But you know why people steal the music? Because they can’t afford the music.
TOM PETTYI’m always having fun. Playing is fun. Music is fun.
More Tom Petty Quotes
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God, it’s so painful when something that’s so close is still so far out of reach.
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It’s very easy to be cynical about the hall of fame. But on the other hand, it’s really a beautiful thing for someone like me. I dedicated my entire life to this music.
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But not me, baby, I’ve got you to save me.
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You belong among the wildflowers You belong in a boat out at sea You belong with your love on your arm You belong somewhere you feel free.
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Oh yeah, alright, take it easy baby, make it last all night. She was an American Girl.
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Do something you really like, and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I’m concerned, that’s success.
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You need eagles wings to get over things that make no sense in this world.
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Even the losers get lucky sometimes. Even the losers keep a little bit of pride. They get lucky sometimes.
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Every verse a diamond, every chorus gold, the sound was my salvation. It was only everything, before money became king.
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I’m tired of screwing up. I’m tired of being down. I’m tired of myself. I’m tired of bein’ down.
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If you don’t run, you rust.
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I think for it to be hip to be idealistic is weird, you know? I mean, even all the best rebels to me, had some sense of hope in them.
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If you listen long enough you can hear my skin grow tough love is painful to the touch must be made of stronger stuff.
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Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks. Some doors are opened, some roads are blocked. Sundowns are golden, then fade away. And if I never do nothing, I’ll get you back someday.
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We could move catalog, if he’d only die quicker.
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