Dan Reynolds Professions : Musician Born : July 14, 1987 Browse All Authors Top 30 quotes by Dan Reynolds A lot of people hear it in a dark way, but, I think, without saying the word too many times, it's empowering, and so we wanted to display that in a way that the listener wouldn't see normally. Dan Reynolds dark people thinking I always like to leave art and music open to interpretation. Dan Reynolds art-and-music interpretation art There is always a mix of apprehension and excitement before you try songs out on a new audience. Dan Reynolds excitement song trying Who doesn't love a little Taylor Swift in their life? You know you need a little Taylor Swift in your life. Dan Reynolds knows littles needs I always would dream of making music videos. Whenever I make music, I always have a visual in my mind. I always see things. Dan Reynolds video mind dream My dad is my biggest source of inspiration. He's a lawyer, and when he'd get home, we always sat down and listened to music. Dan Reynolds dad inspiration home A lot of people hear it in a dark way, but, I think, without saying the word too many times, it's empowering, and so we wanted to display that in a way that the listener wouldn't see normally.” - Dan Reynold Dan Reynolds I couldn’t sleep at night and started to lose mobility in my body. Dan Reynolds health People who have never dealt with depression think it's just being sad or being in a bad mood. That's not what depression is for me; it's falling into a state of grayness and numbness. Dan Reynolds me sad depression people It does not mean you're broken to have depression and anxiety. I would encourage you to speak out. Don't hold it inside. Talk to friends. Talk to parents. If it's available, go to a therapist. Dan Reynolds parents you broken depression I've spent a lifetime trying not to offend people - that's one thing that Mormons are really good at is smiling and shaking your hand and doing everything they can to not offend you. And I have gotten to this point in life where I don't want to live that way anymore. Dan Reynolds good you life people Mormonism truly was a part of my every decision since the day I was born. It taught me to serve others and to feel comfort about the next life. Who doesn't want to live for eternity and have a 'mansion in heaven'? It sounded like a rad deal to me when I was in my teenage years. Dan Reynolds day me decision life Music speaks to people in a way that breaks down boundaries that words and actions sometimes can't. Dan Reynolds words music sometimes people Your life is always worth living. Dan Reynolds worth your always life I wouldn't recommend being a musician to anyone. It's not glamorous. It's a lot of being dirty, not eating, playing for five people and one of them is the bartender. Dan Reynolds being eating people dirty One of my best friends was gay and Mormon, and I saw how conflicted he was. It was the first time my faith didn't align with my mind and heart and the first time I was being taught something at church that I was like, 'Hey, this doesn't seem right.' Dan Reynolds best faith heart time When a Mormon knocks, they say, 'Can I teach you about Jesus Christ?' And if you say no, they'll say, 'Then how can I be of service to you?' So anybody who was smart would be like, 'You can take out my trash and mow my lawn.' Dan Reynolds they-say service you smart I'm tired of living the vanilla, non-offensive life. I think that's a really sad way to spend my life, and I lived it like that because that's what I was brought up in, taught to not rock the ship. Dan Reynolds my-life sad tired life There's not a day that goes by that I don't get an email from someone who is angry with me and tells me they're not going to let their kid listen to Imagine Dragons anymore. Dan Reynolds someone day me angry I really don't want my daughters to know me for being that guy who sings songs. Dan Reynolds being know me want Similar Authors Adam Jones musician Izzy Stradlin musician Bon Scott musician Brad Delp musician Brad Delson musician Brian Eno musician All Authors
