I don't like a lot of attention. That's kind of who I am at heart. So I see everything, the people circulating around me and a lot of people know me - it kind of feels like a heavy weight sometimes. Leon Bridges attentioncirculatefelt Change image and share on social
Gospel music played a huge part of my life. I was too scared to audition for the choir, but through my own music, I was also able to find spirituality for myself. Leon Bridges auditionchoirfind Change image and share on social
It's kind of weird - I get shy when I'm around new people, still, even when I'm onstage. I come from not really wanting to be in lights or known or in front of people. Leon Bridges frontkindlight Change image and share on social
My father would play Stevie Wonder in the car, but that never sunk in. Leon Bridges carfatherplay Change image and share on social
When I write, I talk about stories and things that are happening in my life. I come from the church. There was a time in my life when I actually had that transformation and relationship with God. Leon Bridges churchgodhappen Change image and share on social
The thought of me not having to clock in for a job anymore is something that I can't really put into words, aside from 'amazing' and 'awesome.' Leon Bridges amazeanymoreawesome Change image and share on social
I want people to see an honesty within me. I'm not trying to be the next Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. Leon Bridges cookehonestyotis Change image and share on social
My mom is a very religious woman. So when I began recording music, I was afraid she wouldn't accept it. But when I played her a song, she loved it. Leon Bridges acceptafraidbegin Change image and share on social
I think I'll always live in Fort Worth. It's great that I can now go anywhere I want to play music, but I love coming back here. I can roll down the streets and just reminisce. Leon Bridges backcomefort Change image and share on social
My mother and my great-aunt told me stories, like how when my grandfather first met my grandmother at a party, he noticed her long legs and was like, 'Woo woo!' I like to incorporate those stories into my music. They just seem to fit. Leon Bridges auntfitgrandfather share on social
