Phrases
01. All of us are imperfect human beings living in an imperfect world
02. We’re just trying to find some meaning in all of this
03. When I write songs, I want to be a voice for those who may not have the same platform
04. Success is in the journey, the continual process, and that’s what we need to appreciate
05. We should concern ourselves not only with pursuing success but with enjoying the journey along the way
06. I don’t have to be perfect, but I do have to be 100% committed
07. You can’t fake passion
08. Being a good husband is like being a good stand-up comic: you need ten years before you can call yourself a beginner
09. Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections
10. Music should bring peace, it should bring joy
11. The future started yesterday, and we’re already late
12. What’s going on in the world affects how I think about what I do as an artist
13. We still have so much work to do, but we can celebrate the victories
14. Life is about balance, and we all have to make the effort in areas that we can to make it a better world
15. People have to follow their hearts, and if their hearts lead them to Wal-Mart, so be it
16. We have a system that locks people up but doesn’t improve them
17. Every step of the way I learned something and I’ve always believed that I could keep getting better
18. Soul is about authenticity. Soul is about finding the things in your life that are real and pure
19. I’m always honest, whether I’m in the studio or anywhere else
20. The key to happiness is doing something you like every single day
21. I’m most proud when I see people enjoying the music because music can move people in so many ways
22. I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great
23. Our culture is rich with diversity, and that’s something we should be proud of
24. Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it isn’t so
25. Sometimes we can disagree and still love each other, unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist
26. I believe that as a celebrity you have an obligation to give back to the community that helped you become a star
27. We have to be unapologetic about demanding respect for humanity and justice
28. True art is about creating something that moves you, that tells a story or expresses an emotion
29. It’s not wrong to be afraid, but it is wrong to let fear have the last word
30. I’m trying to make art that relates to people and connects to people, and I’m trying to do it in a way that is honest and real
31. I feel like I’ve grown. I feel like I’m a better man, and I’m trying to be even better
32. You can’t break me because you didn’t make me
33. I feel like my art is always influenced by my life and my experiences
34. I love making music and I’m falling in love with making music again
35. I believe in using creativity to express yourself and challenge the status quo
36. The reason I’ve been able to do so many things that I wasn’t trained to do is that I’m driven by my passion
37. I think a lot of people resist openness, because they think they might be swallowed up by the flood of foreign cultures and places and ideas
38. People like to see honest human beings, and when we see each other, we want to say hello
39. I think we have to be unafraid to be vulnerable in front of each other
40. Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life
41. It’s all about leaving a legacy of love and positivity in your life
42. Change is not a sprint, it’s a marathon
43. Being truthful is a necessity because when you’re really true to yourself, it’s impossible to live any other way
44. Art is an important way we process the world, and artists have a responsibility to speak out against injustices
45. I believe love should always win over hate, unity over division, kindness over cruelty
46. There are going to be challenges, but we have to keep pushing forward
47. Justice is a constant struggle
48. We have to be diligent in how we use our voices in this world
49. It’s about pushing the boundaries and not settling for mediocrity; it’s about striving for excellence
50. I want people to feel uplifted and encouraged by my music



