17+ Laura Nyro Quotes On Music, Dark Mornings Lyrics And Death

Laura Nyro was an American singer-songwriter and pianist who achieved critical acclaim and commercial success in the 1960s and 1970s. She is known for her soulful, often emotionally intense songs that combine elements of gospel, jazz, and rhythm and blues. Nyro's best-known compositions include "And When I Die", "Stoney End", and "Eli's Comin'". Following is our collection on famous quotes by Laura Nyro on love, life, music.

All I know is when I start getting serious about songwriting... it's like a playground. All responsibilities slip away and you're with your essence. There can be delight there and self-discovery. You can dance there... I think of it as my serious playground. — Laura Nyro

As beautiful as simplicity is, it can become a tradition that stands in the way of exploration. — Laura Nyro

For instance, I may bring a certain feminist perspective to my songwriting, because that's how I see life. I'm interested in art, poetry, and music. As that kind of artist, I can do anything. I can say anything. It's about self-expression. It knows no package - there's no such thing. That's what being an artist is. — Laura Nyro

I'm not scared of dyin', and I don't really care if it's peace you find in dyin'. Well then let the time be near. And when I die and when I'm gone there'll be one child born and a world to carry on. — Laura Nyro

They say a woman's place Is to wait and serve Under the veil Submissive and dear But I think my place Is in a ship from space To carry me The hell out of here. — Laura Nyro

My troubles are many They're deep as a well I swear there ain't no Heaven And I pray there ain't no hell But I'll never know by living only my dying will tell. And when I die and when I'm gone There'll be, one child born And a world to carry on, to carry on. — Laura Nyro

There are no limitations with a song. To me a song is a little piece of art. It can be whatever you like it to be. You can write the simplest song, and that's lovely, or you can just write a song that is abstract art. — Laura Nyro

Nothing cures like time and love. — Laura Nyro

Sometimes only poetry can say it. I think there's just this deeper language, and away of putting your world back together again and breaking through barriers. — Laura Nyro

I was raised on the good book Jesus Till I read between the lines Now I don't believe I ever wanna see the morning — Laura Nyro

I lost my eyes In east wind skies Here's where I've cried Where I've tried Where God and the Tendaberry rise Where Quakers and revolutionaries Join for life — Laura Nyro

When I write my music I see all the rivers flowing... sensual, spiritual, religious, animal, intellectual. — Laura Nyro

Give me my freedom for as long as I be All I ask of livin' is to have no chains on me All I ask of livin' is to have no chains on me And all I ask of dyin' is to go naturally... And when I die, and when I'm gone There'll be one child born, in our world To carry on, to carry on... — Laura Nyro

I don't think you should categorize yourself as an artist. — Laura Nyro

If it's peace you find in dying, well then let the time be near. — Laura Nyro

You can see the walls roar See your brains on the floor Become God Become cripple Become funky — Laura Nyro

Emily And her love to be Carved in a heart On a berry tree But it's only a little farewell lovespell Time to design a woman — Laura Nyro

Life Lessons by Laura Nyro

1. Laura Nyro's work teaches us the importance of being true to ourselves and our own unique style.
2. She also reminds us to be open to collaboration and to learn from the work of others.
3. Her music is a reminder to always strive for excellence and to never give up on our dreams.