65 Quotes by Ray Lamontagne

You have to believe in yourself before anybody else believes in you.

We all have that inner voice that is wise, even if we don't always follow it. It's that voice I'm trying to listen to.

I probably wouldn't be a songwriter if I didn't grow up the way I did. It was difficult and it was at times very scary to grow up in a household so unsettled and at times very violent. But, it also, I guess it earned me a sort of wisdom at a young age that's served me well.

I am very self-critical, but that's a good thing because it keeps me growing as a human being and as a musician.

I need space between me and the audience - and the more space the better.

Writing songs is not something I wanted to share with people for a long time. It was precious to me. I didnt want someone to crush it. I waited until I felt strong enough to take the criticism.

Social situations, for me - it's very natural for me to be an observer. That's where I'm most comfortable. I observe things.

I can't get excited by my own music. It's impossible.

I want to be in control of my own destiny.