Rachael Yamagata Quotes

So for those of you falling in love, Keep it kind, keep it good, keep it right. Throw yourself in the midst of danger, But keep one eye open at night.

I once heard someone doing a karaoke version of my song. That was pretty funny.

Love could solve everything.

My own brain. When I get it out of the way, I'm fine.

There's something about [pain] that excites me. If I'm feeling really awful about something, it's because I haven't experienced it before. There's something I need to learn from it.

My breaking heart and I agree, that you and I could never be, so with my best...my very best, I set you free

I'm a big believer that there's a reason for everything. I'm a hopeless optimist.

Everyone is more than what you see on the cover; we all run deep and have our story.

Follow your instincts, and handle all with respect and diplomacy.

I wish you health, and more than wealth, I wish you love

I used to find places in high school and college, empty rooms or spaces with pianos. Instead of going to a party, I'd play alone for hours. It became my buddy.

Writing and performing are to me what water and movement are to sharks.

Hopefully, my tears are worth something to the outside world.

I don't really usually write sort of a cheerleader-type lyric.

I can sit and dissect for hours, and then write 50 songs about. I always find that inspiring.

Conflict is a great thing to start with. For me as a songwriter, I am constantly trying to solve problems.

I wrote my first song when I was twelve on the piano.

Flute was actually my first instrument. I had a year of lessons and then stopped after feeling like I was going to faint all of the time.

People who know my music think I'm the most depressed girl on the planet.

I'm addicted to the dynamics of relationships whether they be in love, work, between strangers on the streets, or in the world in general.

I do have faith that something better is always coming for you.

What tries to break us is endlessly fascinating to me. Joy is a whole different game to express.

I immediately target sadness and conflict and disruption in life.

I treasure my mornings. I get up early and ignore everything work-related for the first few hours. It's just me and my coffee addiction.