Ben Harper

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

Ben Harper is an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of folk, rock, and blues, often addressing themes of love and social justice in his work.

Born
October 28, 1969
Quotes
121
Rank
#5589

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"In my life I have been blessed In my life I have been cursed I have lived the best of times I have suffered the worst Do you know which road you're traveling? Do you know where you want to be? With so many roads to travel, There's just one can set you free."

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"People who try to define their spirituality sometimes are annoying, 'cause the spirit is something you feel and let guide you and humbly respect."

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"Every time feels like my first time. And I just find that the process of it feeds into one's own self-obsession."

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"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."

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"My band is the best band in the world, period. So, I insist on every song being better than it is on the record. So by the end of the tour, we have to be playing the song better than how it's recorded."

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"If you don't like my fire, then don't come around. Cause I'm gonna burn one down."

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"Wish there was something that I could say or do, I can resist anything but the temptation from you. But I'd rather walk alone than chase you around, I'd rather fall myself then let you drag me on down."

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"I grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and folk."

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"There's no room in my life for religion. Religion is separation and segregation of God. How can you segregate the Almighty?"

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"If I'm inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it."

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"I dont know if hell exists, but there sure as hell are some people who dont belong in heaven."

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"You're definitely a different person at different stages in your life."

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"My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center."

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"When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone - it's possible. But creatively, it's more like painting: you can't just use the same colours in every painting. It's just not an option. You can't take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences."

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"I love being on the road, I love playing."

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"Try it first And you'll see its a blessing And it's not a curse"

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