205 Quotes by Ben Harper

My head works in music, so there's always music there.

Right now I'm listening to a lot of different things but I listen to a lot of classical music. Eventually I would like to compose and perform classical.

We went for the best overall feel on each song. There are no musical overdubs at all. It's a true live record; it's one of the few true live records out there.

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. Sometimes it's lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.

Just because you have a hit doesn't mean you're good [at music]. Just means you got a hit.

As a songwriter, I don't rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.

I can change the world With my own two hands Make a better place With my own two hands Make a kinder place.

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.

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.