Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

When you use music to worship you are not attempting to entertain.

I just wanted to sing, in church or wherever.

Music is part of God's universe.

God knows why - no pun intended - but every time I write a song, I feel a need to touch on religion.

That's the amazing thing about music: there's a song for every emotion. Can you imagine a world with no music? It would suck.

Rome is a city where in every corner you have a reminder of the sacred world. That's why I have sacred music, minimalist sacred music, which is also music I like, because at the end of the day, that's what I want to do.

I associate music with fun and joy.

I like for people to have fun and that comes out in the music.

What is normally called religion is what I would tend to call music - participating in music, listening to music, making records and singing.

I sang in church, but growing up in the neighborhood, music was more of an expression of relief or entertainment.

I want people to get positive energy from our music.

I'm spiritual, too, but 'Gitty Up' is a great song, know what I mean?

I am just a vehicle for the party music.

I grew up singing in church. I've been doing that since I was 3 years old. Singing was a blessing for me to do.

I guess my main influences are Jesus, rock 'n' roll and ex-wives. In that order.

I think all music is a gift from God.

I love to dance. I think it's so much fun! I love classic Motown, hip-hop, pop, whatever has a good beat and is uplifting.

Music is something that always lifts my spirits and makes me happy, and when I make music I always hope it will have the same effect on whoever listens to it.

I don't know many artists who've managed to go a career without bringing these things up. Saying the word 'God,' 'Jesus' - it happens in a million rock songs.

My view on music and the way that it's portrayed is that it's a religion.

All I can hope for is songs that feel special and songs that make people feel.

You need music that is compelling and intellectual, but you also need music that just feels good and you can laugh about and dance to, and I think I'm trying to marry the two in some way.

Music was brought up in the church.

In some very real way, rock 'n' roll is like a religion to me.

In church, the music is for everyone. People are singing off tune, loud; they're not ashamed - it's for their healing. That's kind of just what I strive for, that feeling.