Tracy Chapman Quotes

I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives.

There's a power in words. There's a power in being able to explain and describe and articulate what you know and feel and believe about the world, and about yourself.

At this point in my life Id like to live as if only love mattered.

We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.

I don't try to project any image at all, other than the person that I am.

We all must live our lives always feeling, always thinking the moment has arrived.

Have faith in humankind a respect for what is earthly and an unfaltering belief in peace and understanding

I'm still thinking and hoping there's an opportunity for people to have better lives and that significant change can occur.

I think it's important, if you are an artist, to use your music to stand up for what you believe in.

So don't be tempted by the shiny apple Don't you eat of a bitter fruit Hunger only for a taste of justice Hunger only for a world of truth 'Cause all that you have is your soul.

Love is hate War is Peace No is Yes And we're all free.

You have to pay attention to the moment and make it the best it can be for you. I've been trying to do that. It's really made a major difference for me. I'm a happier person.

I'll toss my coins in the fountain, Look for clovers in grassy lawns Search for shooting stars in the night Cross my fingers and dream on.

I may be revered or defamed and decried; But I tried to live my life right.

This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need, but I'm too old to go chasing you around wasting my precious energy.

Words don't come easily, like forgive me.

Renounce all those material things that you gained by exploiting other human beings.

It's time to start all over/make a new beginning.

You got a fast car But is it fast enough so we can fly away We gotta make a decision We leave tonight or live and die this way.

Why do babies starve /When there's enough food to feed the world /Why when there's so many of us /Are there people still alone

People's real hopes and dreams can be distorted and misdirected and packaged until you're not sure what you really want or what you even really need.

Songwriting is a very mysterious process. It feels like creating something from nothing. It's something I don't feel like I really control.

Now love's the only thing that's free /We must take it where it's found /Pretty soon it may be costly

Who took away the part so essential to the whole Left you a hollow body Skin and bone.

I'm not sure about anything as far as religion and spirituality go.