“I know some people really try to avoid music when they're writing and recording, but I am very inspired by so many different musicians, and I need to learn. I sit around and try to play along to certain songs that I really love. It helps you explore new territory. I don't think I listen to enough.” PeopleThinkingKnowsNeedsWritingTryingDifferentEnoughPlayHelpingCertainSongMusicianInspiredTerritoryNew TerritoryVery Inspired Author:Devendra Banhart
“Within America, there are extremely different place. I'm not saying it's one homogenous color. It's obviously an incredible place. There's no other place like it, and it's incredibly diverse.” DifferentAmericaColorIncrediblesDiverseDifferent Place Author:Devendra Banhart
“Africa. There are a gazillion different languages people speak there, different bone structures, so vast and different.” PeopleDifferentSpeakLanguageStructureBonesDifferent Languages Author:Devendra Banhart
“I've always noticed talking about lyrics is like talking about a duality. It's like a Gemini time every time I talk about one line. Because each line, of course, means different things to different people, millions of interpretations. With me, I always see two sides. I just see things split into two.” PeopleMeanDifferentDualityOne Line Author:Devendra Banhart
