I think that definitely any trauma - whether it's childhood or later in life - affects you negatively, especially when it's suppressed, but there's so much of us which is already in place. — 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 Image
I tend to get quite close to the songs because I've always been the main songwriter. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
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 Image
When you write really good lyrics - and sometimes I did! - they are just a joy to sing. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
