Song Quotes by Art Alexakis

Do not trust anybody but yourself. If people want to help you, fine. Put it on paper and understand exactly what every word says.

— Art Alexakis

I'm not a politician. I'm not running for office. I can say what I think.

— Art Alexakis

Santa Monica was a big song, and I always knew it would be radio friendly. But its not a defining song for me, though…

— Art Alexakis

I like older people; I think older people have a lot of flavor.

— Art Alexakis

That's what I think our jobs as parents are, to educate as much as possible... I tell them to follow their bliss. The people…

— Art Alexakis

Call me, and I'd do anything for the Democratic Party.

— Art Alexakis

I think the fact that Napster is stealing recorded music is something that we have to stop. It's taking money out of my kid's…

— Art Alexakis

As a songwriter, I do kind of look at 'Santa Monica' as a thing outside of itself, because it isn't just my song. This…

— Art Alexakis

I've always kind of been a little skeptical about bands that won't play their hits. That's really arrogant to me as a music fan.…

— Art Alexakis

My goal is to make my kids as happy as possible.

— Art Alexakis

I have my dark side like anybody, you know, depression, anxiety... and I write about gritty, real-life stuff.

— Art Alexakis

I've always cared about the world. That's never been an issue. But with learning how to smile, it's been learning how to feel comfortable…

— Art Alexakis

Being a child that grew up with a single mom back in the 70s, Fathers Day to me was always a very uncomfortable time.…

— Art Alexakis

I grew up in a family full of yellers. People screaming and chaos goin' on, I feel right at home in it. I've really…

— Art Alexakis

I still fall back a lot on my Les Paul, and there is just no getting away from a Les Paul and a hot…

— Art Alexakis