When I write, I talk about stories and things that are happening in my life. I come from the church. There was a time in my life when I actually had that transformation and relationship with God. Leon Bridges churchgodhappen Change image and share on social
My father would play Stevie Wonder in the car, but that never sunk in. Leon Bridges carfatherplay Change image and share on social
I got tired of depending on other people, and I had this strong desire to make music of my own. I decided to start writing my own tunes and just see what could happen. Leon Bridges decidedependdesire Change image and share on social
I like to wear short-sleeved collared shirts and high-waist trousers with shiny shoes. And at night, when I'm playing, I'll often wear suits. But it started with my uncle's vintage clothes. Leon Bridges clothecollarehigh Change image and share on social
My mom is a very religious woman. So when I began recording music, I was afraid she wouldn't accept it. But when I played her a song, she loved it. Leon Bridges acceptafraidbegin Change image and share on social
I'm totally open to exploring different types of music. I just have to always remember to be true to who I am. Leon Bridges exploremusicopen Change image and share on social
If I went crazy and tried to make pop music, my band wouldn't record it! I love them too much to do that. Leon Bridges bandcrazylove Change image and share on social
My mother and my great-aunt told me stories, like how when my grandfather first met my grandmother at a party, he noticed her long legs and was like, 'Woo woo!' I like to incorporate those stories into my music. They just seem to fit. Leon Bridges auntfitgrandfather share on social
I never really thought about my music being universal. When I set out to write, it was just a feeling that felt good to me. I never thought about being able to reach everybody. Leon Bridges feltgoodmusic Change image and share on social
I don't like a lot of attention. That's kind of who I am at heart. So I see everything, the people circulating around me and a lot of people know me - it kind of feels like a heavy weight sometimes. Leon Bridges attentioncirculatefelt Change image and share on social