I am very self-critical, but that's a good thing because it keeps me growing as a human being and as a musician. Ray LaMontagne criticalgoodgrow Change image and share on social
I don't really think of myself as a folk singer. Ray LaMontagne folksinger Change image and share on social
Writing songs is not something I wanted to share with people for a long time. It was precious to me. I didn't want someone to crush it. I waited until I felt strong enough to take the criticism. Ray LaMontagne criticismcrushfelt Change image and share on social
Social situations, for me - it's very natural for me to be an observer. That's where I'm most comfortable. I observe things. Ray LaMontagne comfortablenaturalobserve Change image and share on social
I probably wouldn't be a songwriter if I didn't grow up the way I did. It was difficult and it was at times very scary to grow up in a household so unsettled and at times very violent. But, it also, I guess it earned me a sort of wisdom at a young age that's served me well. Ray LaMontagne agedifficultearn share on social
I don't like myself, and I don't like to be looked at. Ray LaMontagne look Change image and share on social
I want to write music that will outlive me. Ray LaMontagne musicoutlivewrite Change image and share on social
It bugs me that people think my songs are personal because it means I have to explain myself all the time. Ray LaMontagne bugexplainmean Change image and share on social
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. Ray LaMontagne bitdriveguitar Change image and share on social
