I don't really write journals and stuff and then adapt them to music, it's completely within the form of the song. My great obsession and basically the bane of my existence is caring probably too much about every word, but… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
Lots of people take the option of not activating their own life, of really letting it happen. — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
The architecture of the song, if it's built properly, can withstand all kinds of things. — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
Oftentimes the most produced and synth-tastic songs are the ones that end up sounding the best acoustic. — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
In my imaginary utopian world there would be a greater allegiance between music writers and musicians. — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
I think every musician is different, every artist is different, and in a perfect world people would be able to pursue their own path… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
Being alive and understanding that and making the decision to actually live take a lot of courage. — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
In Canada there's an extensive grant system that really allows people to make their work without having to suffer that much, and I'm staring… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
The writing process is very much like being in a dark tunnel, and you don't really know what you will end up with until… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
Of course there are influences, of course there are things that are inspiring, but it's weird to think that I'm trying to keep a… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
I like the idea that you would participate in mainstream culture, especially for young girls and young kids who are looking for an alternative.… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
But its crazy - like ten percent a year increase of children taking fucking anti-depressants. Pre-schoolers are like, the most prescribed. That makes me… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
