Gerry Rafferty Quotes & Sayings

The important thing for any young singer or musician is to keep focused on becoming a better musician as opposed to becoming a bigger celebrity. — Gerry Rafferty

Another crazy day where you drink the night away and forget about everything. — Gerry Rafferty

If you fall, the truth will set you free. And when your heart can see just one thing in this life, we'll set out on the journey. — Gerry Rafferty

This city desert makes you feel so cold. It's got so many people, but it's got no soul. — Gerry Rafferty

There have been periods in my life where I have experienced depression. It has been through some of my darkest moments that I have written some of my best songs. For me, singing and writing is very therapeutic. It's much more effective than taking Prozac! — Gerry Rafferty

You gotta grow, you gotta learn by your mistakes; You gotta die a little everyday just to try to stay awake; When you believe there's no mountain you can climb; And if you get it wrong you'll get it right next time, next time. — Gerry Rafferty

In life, everything just happens, and I believe even before we are born that our role in life has already been determined. My main ambition is to continue to write music, which helps me to evolve in a spiritual sense and hopefully to inspire others. — Gerry Rafferty

No use complaining, don't you worry, don't you wine. Cause if you get it wrong, you'll get it right next time. — Gerry Rafferty

I've never worried about how a new release will be received. I simply try to do the best I can and leave the rest to the gods. The music industry in those terms is something I loathe and detest. It conjures up images of a gigantic factory spewing out parts of the machine. — Gerry Rafferty

Don't blow your tomorrows, don't throw away your love. You've got to be wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove. — Gerry Rafferty