62 Quotes by Leon Bridges

I'm totally open to exploring different types of music. I just have to always remember to be true to who I am.

People have this perception of soul music of somebody shouting.

I love the pioneers like Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, but when I write music, it comes out in my own way.

I shop at thrift stores and consignment shoppes. I wear my clothes as is, and maybe get them dry cleaned whenever possible.

The first time I shared my music and style with my mom, she said, 'Boy, you look like you came right out of the 1950s.'

When I started writing, I just wanted to do something different and creative. I first thought neo-soul was a good pathway for me, so I tried that out but realized I didn't want to be placed in that box.

I never really thought about my music being universal. When I set out to write, it is just a feeling that feels good to me. I never thought about being able to reach everybody.

I think I'll always live in Fort Worth. It's great that I can now go anywhere I want to play music, but I love coming back here. I can roll down the streets and just reminisce.

Because my career has gone so fast, I haven't been able to become confident.