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Cass McCombs Quotes

American - Musician | November 13, 1977 -

I don't think I'm a particularly somber human being.

Think Human Human Being Being Somber

I've always thought about myself as somewhat of a folk musician. I just write words. I don't think I'm even a musician. I don't play a lot of instruments, not really a soloist or anything.

Myself Words Think Thought Play

I write for myself, and I write for my friends and people who I have a connection with. I try to give some dignity to peoples' lifestyles that tend to be ignored.

Myself People Friends Connection Try

Even if I'm writing music, it's with a lyric in mind, to communicate some kind of feeling.

Music Mind Writing Feeling Kind

I just write songs whenever I feel like it, whenever they come to me.

Me Feel Write I Feel Like Come Just

I don't need to control anything. Even with romantic partnerships, I don't need to control anyone.

Romantic Control Partnerships Need

I don't think music is my job - I don't think about it that way, because I don't really get paid. There's no paycheck at the end; it's more of a 'whatever is left over' kind of situation.

Music Job Think End Situation Kind

Lyrics are my racket; music is play - the fluff stuff.

Music Play Stuff Lyrics Racket

I don't care much about politics. That kind of witchcraft I stay away from because people end up dead. I'd rather die for music.

Music Politics People Care End Die

Folk art has never been much about politics; it's about action and utility.

Art Politics Action Never Been Much

I love songs because by nature they are concise; they sum up. I try to use as few words as possible. It's usually funnier that way, anyway.

Nature Love Words Way Possible Try

Opinions only carry weight in the second or third person.

Opinions Person Carry Only Weight

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