I'm interested in what makes people tick, how they think, what makes them behave the way they do. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
When I became a parent I forgot about the part of myself which was very emotional, very dour a little depressed - but very… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
I tend to get quite close to the songs because I've always been the main songwriter. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
I do a lot of vocal warmups, which are the same warmups I did when I was a kid, because I had a few… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
When you write really good lyrics - and sometimes I did! - they are just a joy to sing. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
Obviously, the big hits like 'Shout,' 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World,' 'Head Over Heels,' we play live, so there's nothing new about them… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
I'm proud of the younger Roland. Very proud of some of the lyrics. They stand up today. I'm cool with it, though some of… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
It's not good for you to be barred from traveling to certain places in your head because some skeleton is in the closet. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
A lot of young people have been raised on our music, or rather had it forced upon them by their parents. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
I think it's a shame that 'Woman in Chains' wasn't a hit at the time, although it's become one of people's favorite songs. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
A song about post-teenage angst like 'Mad World' seems to be permanently relevant. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
Two decades later, Gary Jules sang 'Mad World' for the film 'Donnie Darko' and got the Christmas No 1 in 2003. That was probably… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
Bath was hardly known for its rock'n roll. We weren't part of the London scene or the New Romantics or any of that. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share
