Cool quotes from Western music artists
A single quote from someone can radically change your outlook on life.
I think everyone has experienced that at least once.
This time, I’ve selected some cool quotes from Western music artists.
Japanese artists tend to be more self-protective, so you don’t hear many blunt statements.
Overseas artists, on the other hand, speak plainly, and their words can really move you.
If you’re at a turning point in life or facing difficulties, please take your time and read to the end.
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Cool Quotes from Western Music Artists (11–20)
Music is not just a commodity.D’Angelo
D’Angelo is an artist who created the genre of neo-soul by mixing soul music with hip-hop, jazz, and funk.
His sophisticated musicality had an enormous impact on the Black music scene of the 1990s.
Here is one of his famous quotes.
He has long been critical of the commercial music scene.
It’s a quote that conveys his unwavering conviction toward music.
Let this be your cue to dive into neo-soul.
I am an interpreter of stories.Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole, the great jazz singer with a rich, resonant low voice who has soothed the hearts of listeners around the world.
He sang many classics, and among them, works like “Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words),” “L-O-V-E,” and “Smile” are known as iconic masterpieces of the jazz world.
And here is one of his renowned songs.
These are words that could only come from him—someone who not only did what he wanted to do, but also made a point of singing in a way that truly reached his listeners.
If we claim that rap is a form of artistic expression, then we have to take more responsibility for our lyrics.2Pac
Tupac, the legendary rapper who shaped West Coast history.
He continues to influence countless heads and rappers even today.
Although he was assassinated in 1996 by rival East Coast rappers, his acclaim has only grown after his death.
Here is one of his famous quotes.
Known for his sensitive nature, he increasingly spoke about the future of hip-hop in his later years.
In this quote, you can sense his alarm about the harmful effects that rap can have.
Do not lose your soul to gain the world. Wisdom is worth more than gold and silver.Bob Marley
Bob Marley, the legendary artist who elevated reggae into a global genre, is known as the only artist who stopped a war.
During the time he was active, Jamaica was plagued by violent clashes between two political parties.
To put an end to this, Marley used his live performances to call for peace, but one day he was shot.
Even so, he refused to give up and continued to advocate for peace, ultimately bringing the party leaders onstage and having the two shake hands.
This famous quote, embodying the way he lived, teaches us what truly matters.
As we grow older, the questions that truly matter to us narrow down to two or three: How much longer will I live, and how will I use the time I have left?David Bowie
David Bowie, a great singer-songwriter who represents the UK.
He was an artist with a wide musical range, and among that, he consistently produced classics in genres like glam rock and art rock.
Here’s one of his quotes.
It’s from his later years, and it really shows how wasteful it is to give up on challenges just because of age.
It’s fine when you’re young, but the older you get, the more efficient it is to make decisions quickly.
Negotiation is about bringing out the best in the other party.Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye, the legendary soul singer who had a profound influence on contemporary R&B.
He is said to be the very person who sparked the boom of New Soul in the 1970s—a stylish form of soul music that hadn’t existed before.
Here is one of his famous quotes.
In his later years, he struggled with mental health and had many personal problems, but until then he was known as someone who made cool, memorable remarks like this quote.
It’s a supreme saying that reflects his calm personality.
Cool quotes from Western music artists (21–30)
The core of rock is anti-establishment, anti-authority. Now that I’ve made it, I can’t sing rock anymore. I don’t want to fool a single person in the audience. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Because I succeeded, I’m going to die.Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain, the lead vocalist of Nirvana who left behind these words, was found dead at his home in Seattle on April 8, 1994.
It is said to have been a suicide, but the truth remains unknown, and there are films that explore the circumstances of his death.
His words convey well the sincerity of Kurt’s feelings toward rock—namely, that once you become commercially successful, it’s no longer rock.
