Music Quotes

Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper.

I wanted to be famous for my music and my talent, and I always wished I could cut it out when I left the stage.

I discovered after going to music festivals that I am a rock fan. I love the guitars, the phrasing, and the abandon of rock fans.

One of the reasons I connect to the Super Bowl is that I approach my shows like an athlete.

In my videos, I always want to be a powerful woman. That's my mission.

My goals are - I don't need much. I'm a simple man. I think that success is having fun. And when I'm having fun doing music, I'm happy. If I can make a little money on the side doing it, I'm really happy.

Music is not math. It's science. You keep mixing the stuff up until it blows up on you, or it becomes this incredible potion.

I tend to overthink things. I'm not the guy who screams 'This is a world smash!' when I finish a song.

It's about you putting in the work, practicing every day, and hopefully one day you write the song the whole world wants to get down to. And one day you're going to be sitting next to Ellen DeGeneres talking about how you broke records and rocked the Super Bowl!

I just write songs that I strongly believe in and that are coming from inside. There's no tricks. It's honesty with big melodies.

Hawaii is paradise. It sounds cheesy to say it, but there's music in the air there.

I could sing you a thousand and one doo-wop songs. I love the simplicity in that music. It's not super-poetic, it's just from the heart.

Writing for other artists helped me figure out that magic you have to capture to make everyone connect with a song.

What I like about Elvis is the same I like about James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince. These guys, back in the day, there was no smoke and mirrors. It was just raw talent.

Everyday I wake up next to an angel more beautiful than words could say.

You know I'd never ask you to change. If perfect's what you're searching for, then just stay the same.

You're amazing, just the way you are.

I'm a big fan of songs like Joe Cocker's 'You Are So Beautiful' and Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' - songs that go straight to the point.

I know I'm probably much too late to try and apologize for my mistakes.

You know, when Michael Jackson does the moonwalk, he's showing off! When Prince or Hendrix do a guitar solo, it's confidence! I would hate to be at a show and some nervous wreck is sweating up there and doesn't feel like he deserves to be there.