132 Quotes by Devendra Banhart

It only takes one profound experience to change somebody’s life.

Trying to find comfort in perpetual discomfort has been my life’s work.

And because my teeth don’t bite, I can take them out dancing I can take my little teeth out and show them a real good time.

I’ve always wanted to write a song that goes, “I love you” and a book that goes, “Something happened.” Something very direct.

Some people like to say serendipitous. I like to say magical.

Cripple crow say something for our grieving, where do we go once we start leaving. Well close that wound or else keep on bleeding and change your tune, it’s got no meaning.

As anthropomorphic and surreal people have said my early writing was, to me it was really stock and almost banal in the sense that it was just description, the poetry of comparing: “Your feet are like A, and your eyes like B.”

I know some people really try to avoid music when they’re writing and recording, but I am very inspired by so many different musicians, and I need to learn. I sit around and try to play along to certain songs that I really love. It helps you explore new territory. I don’t think I listen to enough.

Now everybody knows about this thing that’s my secret. It was my thing, the music I turned to when I was alone and needed it. It’s what helps me get through these times. It’s just between me and music, and now it’s been shared with the world.