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Jens Lekman Quotes

Swedish - Musician | February 6, 1981 -

I wanted to write songs about other people because I was sick of myself, basically. I didn't like myself very much. 'Ghostwriting' became an outlet for that. And then I could get back to get Jens Lekman again.

Myself People Sick Back Write Get

'Postcards' was just a way of slapping myself in the face and saying, 'You can do anything! Just go for it!'

Myself Saying Face You Go Way

It's weird talking about the album as a living being with its own thoughts and direction, especially if you're the one creating it.

Thoughts Direction Weird Talking You

The 'sent' folder of my email program is really my biggest inspiration and my biggest source of lyrics. That's where I go to pick up a lot of the lyrics that I'm writing.

Writing Go Inspiration Email Up

I really love the idea of stepping into another character and being able to sing maybe stuff that is not my thought and my own opinions, but be able to portray someone else and take a walk in their shoes for a while.

Love Character Shoes Walk Thought

Ever since I started writing music, I've wanted to know what the songs are about and to be able to tell stories.

Music Writing Know Tell Started

I think there are definitely a lot of subjects I don't share with people, but I'm not sure where that border is.

People Border Think Share Sure Lot

In the past, I used to rely on the randomness of working with samples, which was a good way because it threw you in a completely different direction. You just thought, 'What if I take this samba drum and combined it with an '80s synth line or something from this record?'

Good Past Direction Thought You Way

I love playing small towns, but in Sweden, it's sometimes a little bit weird, because all small towns are just so close to bigger cities that people are not as grateful when you show up as they are in Odessa, Texas.

Love Grateful People Small Texas Up

I'm not too fond of the typical Australian activities or culture. I'm not into surfing - that's what I'm trying to say.

Culture Trying Say Activities Fond

I like short beards. Not a big fan of the bigger beards.

Short Bigger Big Big Fan Like Fan

Older men in my family - back to my grandpa - were basically completely bald.

Family Men Back Bald Older Men Were

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