Music, and being a musician has affected my life in ways I can’t even begin to explain. There are just no words to describe the joy, the relief, and the comfort that music has given me. Everyone is influenced by music differently, and we all have our genre preferences, and favorite bands or artists, but music as a whole is an undoubtedly powerful thing that we are all blessed with.
Here are 10 quotes that I think accurately convey just how powerful music is.
- “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” –Bob Marley
- “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” –Maya Angelou
- “Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music.” –George Eliot
- Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can’t.” –Johnny Depp
- “People haven’t always been there for me but music has.” –Taylor Swift
- “Ah, Music” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!” –JK Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
- “I think Music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” –Billy Joel
- “Music can change the world because it can change people.” –Bono
- “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” –Martin Luther
- Music is the universal language of mankind.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Life is hard. Things happen. Sometimes all you need is a pair of headphones to forget about all of the bad happening around you. Melodies can transport us to different times and can break down any and all language or cultural barriers. Lyrics can provide perspective, food for thought, change people’s ideas and opinions and inspire minds. Music is magic. It’s that plain and simple, and without it we or at least I, would be completely lost.
