26 Quotes by Evanescence

When you go through tragedy, you can either let that destroy you and you become bitter and never let it go, or you can let it make you stronger and let it make you grow. And that's what I did. My lyrics are coming from a place that I want people to relate to and feel that they're not alone.

People told me I can't dress like a fairy. I say, I'm in a rock band and I cand do whatever the hell I want!

It's okay to laugh at me, I only look scary.

I like to use two basic elements for my clothing: rock... you know, metal and chains and stuff - mixed with fairies and drama and Victorian clothing - fantasy.

I think that our lyrics are definitely dark, but I know for a fact that we pull our inspiration from a million different influences. We listened to everything growing up. Our music isn't just 'opera metal' or 'gothic pop' it's just Evanescence.

Don’t be afraid of the shadows, that only means there’s a light nearby.

Don’t try to fix me, I’m not broken...

Nobody’s perfect. I’m perfectly flawed.

If people make fun of you, that probably means you’re doing something right.