Mark Knopfler quotes - page 2

Mark Knopfler is a British musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead guitarist and frontman of Dire Straits. His distinctive fingerstyle guitar playing and storytelling lyrics have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted global fanbase. He continues to influence generations of musicians through his solo work and collaborations. Here are 41 of his quotes:

The music just tends to be a vehicle for that poetry.

Mark Knopfler

The 'music industry' is not a term I use. I tend to concentrate on music, and the music business is something different.

Mark Knopfler

Each song has its own secret that's different from another song, and each has its own life. Sometimes it has to be teased out, whereas other times it might come fast. There are no laws about songwriting or producing. It depends on what you're doing, not just who you're doing.

Mark Knopfler

I was into playing American music, especially the blues.

Mark Knopfler

I love Gibsons, and Nationals, too. There's something magical about them.

Mark Knopfler

There happened to be guitar classes at the college, and there was a guitar teacher there with whom I used to play. In addition, I also would go out into country schools and teach little kids basic guitar and singing a few times a week.

Mark Knopfler

While listening, to things like western swing, for instance, I'd work something out in my head, then play it on my National; not the same song, but one that captured the feeling of the original tune.

Mark Knopfler

I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you're thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good.

Mark Knopfler

I'm also getting an Ovation Legend, because I like them so much.

Mark Knopfler

Hallelujah here she comes queen rollerball Om Shanti what can I say don't care at all You know she used to have to wait around She used to be the lonely one But now that she can skate around town She's the only one.

Mark Knopfler

All the late night bargains have been struck Between the satin beaus and their belles. Prehistoric garbage trucks Have the city to themselves Echoes and roars, dinosaurs They're all doing the monster mash. And most of the taxis, most of the whores Are only taking calls for cash.I don't know how it happened It all took place so quick. But all I can do is hand it to you And your latest trick.

Mark Knopfler

I worked the rowdies and daytrippers Now and then I think of you Any which way we're all shufflin' Forward in the queue They'd like to move my operation They'd like to get me off the pier And I dream I'm on a steamer Pullin' out of here.

Mark Knopfler

When it's pop goes the weasel Let go of the easel You don't want This rickety rackety life It's seat of the trousers It's all sink or swim, son...

Mark Knopfler

Are you home from the sea, my soul balladeer You've been away roaming far away from here weathered a storm, your heart unafraid crossed every ocean in the boat that you made.

Mark Knopfler