Laurie Simmons Quotes

I like finding that common point between another song and my music. It's like between people; you can be of religion or another, from this country or from another country, but we're all basically the same. It's just the same with songs.

Music brings people together. So my function in anything I do is to help bring people closer in.

Because the beauty of songs, I think, is if you do it right a lot of people can relate to it in their own way and make their own meaning out of things.

I love that music will bring people together, because the world is full of negativity.

Music is a tool that brings people together.

I've had the 'Countdown' theme-tune as my mobile phone ringtone for years.

Songs really tend to connect.

I believe in literature which ties people together, that highlights what people have in common, despite the differences - color, sexual orientation, or anything which may separate us on the surface.

Music gave me that neutral lane to relate with everyone.

A big part of the reason that I make music is that I want to be a part of people's memories - you're there; you're present in someone's life.

Empathy is choosing to see ourselves in another despite our differences. It's recognizing that the same humanity - the same desire for meaning, fulfillment and security - exists in each of us, even if it's expressed uniquely.

At the end of the day, we are all humans.

With good music, yes, we can bring people together because a good song will touch your soul no matter what and where it is coming from.

People often reach out and comment on how they relate to my lyrics, which makes me feel very warm inside.

The music is really about sharing an experience. That's why we call it Stay Human. It's like we're sharing this genuine human exchange.

You look at a song like 'Lightning Crashes,' and it's just so universal.

I don't want to fit in. I want to make music that can reach out to people of all different ages and backgrounds and beliefs and turn us into one, groovin, 'Goodtimenation.'

After my recent brush with voicelessness, I thought I'd share with you a few thoughts about speech. Don't take it lightly my friends. If music is the pathway to the heart as Voltaire suggested, then speech is the pathway to other people. Live in silence and you live alone.

I think with the right person and the right music, people from all walks of life can come together. I know that's what my life was about. I've seen it all, so that's what I want to bring to the table.

Feeling alone is what most likely sparked this way of thinking. Realizing that everyone (consciously or subconsciously) feels alone too - but no matter what, we're actually ALL together - is what has helped evolve my way of thinking about it. Life feels less lonely, and that's a big obstacle to overcome.

Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring people together. Other times, it just takes music.

I think our music is more about seeing ourselves in each other and trying to find a more humanistic viewpoint for the world.

Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different. We saw the same sunset.

We're all eaters. That's our bond. Let's be real.

there is always something comforting about knowing that you are not alone. That other people feel the way you do. That you are a bit screwed up, but still normal.