But I really believe that you don't do music because you want to, you do it because you have to. Dan Reynolds More Quotes by Dan Reynolds More Quotes From 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 darkpeoplethinking I always like to leave art and music open to interpretation. Dan Reynolds art-and-musicinterpretationart There is always a mix of apprehension and excitement before you try songs out on a new audience. Dan Reynolds excitementsongtrying Who doesn't love a little Taylor Swift in their life? You know you need a little Taylor Swift in your life. Dan Reynolds knowslittlesneeds 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 videominddream 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 dadinspirationhome 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 mesaddepressionpeople 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 parentsyoubrokendepression 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 goodyoulifepeople 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 daymedecisionlife Music speaks to people in a way that breaks down boundaries that words and actions sometimes can't. Dan Reynolds wordsmusicsometimespeople Your life is always worth living. Dan Reynolds worthyouralwayslife 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 beingeatingpeopledirty 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 bestfaithhearttime 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-sayserviceyousmart 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-lifesadtiredlife 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 someonedaymeangry I really don't want my daughters to know me for being that guy who sings songs. Dan Reynolds beingknowmewant
