Song Quotes by Emily Haines

Lots of people take the option of not activating their own life, of really letting it happen.

— Emily Haines

The architecture of the song, if it's built properly, can withstand all kinds of things.

— Emily Haines

Oftentimes the most produced and synth-tastic songs are the ones that end up sounding the best acoustic.

— Emily Haines

In my imaginary utopian world there would be a greater allegiance between music writers and musicians.

— Emily Haines

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

I think a sexual energy is a positive energy.

— Emily Haines

Being alive and understanding that and making the decision to actually live take a lot of courage.

— Emily Haines

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

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

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

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

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

Believe in the power of songs,

— Emily Haines

I love to read about music and about art, but I don't try and take things about mythology or guidelines as to how I'm…

— Emily Haines

I think that every band is different, and in fact that's one of the biggest problems with the old-school music industry is that... one…

— Emily Haines