Skip to content

Articles Quote by Ellie Goulding

“I'd hate it to become style over substance, I'd hate people to start putting me in a magazine article about my style. I don't like dressing up in something I'm not necessarily comfortable in just to make it more of a show. I want the power to come from what I sing about and how I sing.” quote by Ellie Goulding
Download Open image
“I'd hate it to become style over substance, I'd hate people to start putting me in a magazine article about my style. I don't like dressing up in something I'm not necessarily comfortable in just to make it more of a show. I want the power to come from what I sing about and how I sing.”

Ellie Goulding

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, 2015

She warns against letting fashion dominate artistic authenticity, insisting that true power comes from genuine expression.

In simple terms: Don't let style eclipse substance; let your art speak.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize authenticity over appearance.

Themes

authenticity artistry image self‑expression

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice statement

When to use this quote

  • concerts
  • photo shoots
  • media interviews
  • fashion events

Key Concepts

identity performance public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal style with artistic integrity?
  • What risks arise when image overshadows talent?
A Different Perspective

Style can become a distraction that undermines credibility.

3.1 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Ellie Goulding

Explore all 189 Ellie Goulding quotes

More Articles quotes

Browse all 893 Articles quotes