If I were really being myself. I'd just curl up in the corner and knit. Shamir cornercurlknit Change image and share on social
When you're from a boring town, you have to find things to do. It's funny: I always knew I wanted to make music, so I was always kind of ahead of my peers. I had an MP3 player by the time I was in the fourth grade. Shamir aheadborefind share on social
My main goal was to have something for everyone and not just one sound. Shamir goalmainsound Change image and share on social
I never felt like a boy or a girl, never felt I should wear this or dress like that. I think that's where that confidence comes from because I never felt I had to play a part in my life. I just always come as Shamir. Shamir boyconfidencedress share on social
I want people to listen to my music and everyone to feel included, and I think it's kind of working because all my audiences are always so colorful. Shamir audiencecolorfulfeel Change image and share on social
I think as long as you wear your imperfections on your sleeve, people respect it more. Shamir imperfectionlongpeople Change image and share on social
I'm naturally androgynous. I don't wear makeup or skirts. Shamir androgynousmakeupnaturally Change image and share on social
I don't think I'm a singer that likes to flex my vocals. I'll do some runs and a bunch of high notes, but that's it. I really pride myself and I really work on just trying to sing. Like emotions. Just using my voice, not doing anything extra. Shamir bunchemotionextra share on social
Music feels like a six sense to me, and it's never been just a hobby. It's something that I have to do to breathe. It's an extension of who I am. Shamir breatheextensionfelt Change image and share on social