Ray LaMontagne Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

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

“There's a real sense of desperation when you grow up in poverty.”

“When I pick up the guitar, it's a melody, and that's what drives the lyrics. It's bits and pieces of truth, but it is storytelling.”

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

“I want to be in control of my own destiny.”

“Well... you know, I love motorcycles. They're just beautiful, and there's a certain craftsmanship in older bikes, older Triumphs or BSAs or Norton. I'm just very attracted to it.”

“I was really lost for a while in my teens. I was angry. But when I found music - Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell - it was a new discovery. It was a door to this other world where I wanted to be.”

“In order to get a note out, I have to dig deep, and I mean that on an emotional level. To physically sing, I have to get somewhere deep before I can do it.”

“I want to write music that will outlive me.”

“I'd much rather be playing songs than talking to people.”