James Bay quotes

James Bay is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his soulful voice and emotional songwriting. His debut album, "Chaos and the Calm," gained widespread acclaim and included the hit single "Hold Back the River." He continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his heartfelt music and compelling performances. Here are 16 of his quotes:

It's silly to call me the new Ed Sheeran. He can fill stadiums as a solo artist, but I'm not like that. (James Bay)
I do some solo, acoustic stuff, but I also like plugging in my electric guitar and playing loud with a band. View quote
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I used to dress up like Michael Jackson. I didn't have the glove, but I had a red jacket like in Thriller. View quote
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I loved pop music as a little kid. Things like the Black Eyed Peas. If it had a catchy chorus, I was into it. View quote
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As a little kid, I was obsessed with Michael Jackson. View quote
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As a singer-songwriter, a solo artist with a guitar, I can only write so many weepie little bedroom songs. View quote
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I write about personal experiences. I write about things that have happened to me and the people around me, so you just sort of keep this antenna up and on the lookout for things to say. View quote
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To drive though the streets of Manhattan to sign a record deal was like a movie. It was crazy - pretty hard to put into words. View quote
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Being exhausted is all part of the fun. I'm cool with it. I'm not going to wish that it would slow down. View quote
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I hope to have a long career, and I don't want to be defined by things that aren't the music. View quote
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Now we're sleeping near the edge Holding something we don't need All this delusion in our heads Is gonna bring us to our knees So come on, let it go Just let it be Why don't you be you And I'll be me? (James Bay)
Hold back the river Let me look in your eyes Hold back the river So I can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back. View quote
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When you make a certain sound and look your thing, it makes it all the more impactful to drop that and start with a new thing. So I cut my hair off and lost the hat. It felt only natural to me to tear that canvas down and put a new one up. View quote
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Tell me how to be in this world Tell me how to breathe in and feel no hurt Tell me how 'cause I believe in something I believe in us. View quote
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I wanna give you wild love The kind that never slows down I wanna take you high up Let our hearts be the only sound. View quote
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I spent two years playing open mic nights in Brighton, and I heard more and more people saying, 'You should give it a go in London.' View quote
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James Bay

James Bay - Image
Photo: Ralph Arvesen from Round Mountain, Texas, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: British Musician
Born: September 4, 1990
Quotes count: 16

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