I didn't think I was helping other people. But I think that comes hand in hand with trying to be able to connect with people, and if you make things too personal, then it's harder for people to relate to… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
People relate to songs so differently. No matter what it's about in reality, people create their own meaning behind it and connect with it on their own terms. — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I've always liked to learn how to do things - I'm a hobby person. So I'll learn something at a beginner's level, then usually… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I work a lot with sounds based on stream of consciousness. I like the way it sounds, then I turn it into something that… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
When I can write a song in a way where I feel like other people can relate to it, and I can take it… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I'm still learning how to be comfortable touring. I haven't found that balance yet. — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I overthink everything. I'm just like, 'Wait, why do they want to hear me?' I start doubting myself. Other times, I'll just get so… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I didn't start writing with band arrangements until I was working on 'Tramp.' — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I hit 'record' whenever I'm going through a really hard time. I don't listen to it for a couple of days, so I have… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I was so broken when I did the first record. I was living in my parents' basement, I didn't know anyone. I was broken-hearted… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I don't think I'll ever feel perfectly balanced, but I feel like I'm figuring it out, and I'm surrounded by really wonderful people that… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I only write when I'm in a dark place. I hit 'record' and get it out, writing and playing my guitar at the same… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
In 2015, I told my band that I was taking a break so I could focus on my home life, go back to school,… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
On first listen, it's nice to just soak up the sound without thinking about what it means. It's like a relationship. Records I've had… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
