My first single was based around the mishearing of the words 'make believe' - 'I thought she said maple leaves.' That kind of stuff is very central to my music and my life. — Jens Lekman Copy Share Image
I think there are definitely a lot of subjects I don't share with people, but I'm not sure where that border is. — Jens Lekman Copy Share
When I performed the songs in front of an audience at the end of each project and I knew the storytellers were in the… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
Getting my hair cut is just a very special moment for me. I don't know exactly why, but it's such an intimate, almost religious… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
I must admit that it seems like my mind really reconstructs some things, and in a very - I just know that it seems… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
I've established a certain voice over my albums. It can be an obstacle, but in the end, I think it's a strength, because I… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
Family and friends always need to be bigger than your music career, and in that sense, your music will be bigger because you respect… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
I think when you get into your 30s, you start to realize all of the patterns you have in your life and all of… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
It's not difficult getting into the charts in Sweden. It's a very different musical climate, and in a very good way, I think, because… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
I became paranoid for a long time: I thought that people were out to harm me. — Jens Lekman Copy Share
Making albums is a very lonely process sometimes. Sitting around working on songs, feeling the pressure. — Jens Lekman Copy Share
If you come to the conclusion that there is no conclusion, well, that's a conclusion, too. — Jens Lekman Copy Share
I really think I need to find a home. I don't know if that includes a girlfriend or not, but first I need to… — Jens Lekman Copy Share
I was trying to actively get away from music, I guess. But I recorded a whole bunch of instrumental piano songs. — Jens Lekman Copy Share
