Words to Live By: The Elusive Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams is many things: producer, rapper, writer, fashion icon and more. But, one thing he isn’t is imitable. The star has left a permanent mark on the music landscape as we know it. And, while we may not always catch him working behind the scenes, his contributions can’t gounnoticed.
In light of his new release with Jay-Z – an empowering collaboration called ‘Entrepreneur’ – we’re celebrating his return to music. And, as we marvel at his undeniable artistry, you’ve got to wonder where those thoughts come from. Well, here’s a sneak peek into some of his biggest insights…
Photo credits: Pharrell William’s Official Instagram
1. “You treat the air as a canvas and the paint is the chords that come through your fingers, out of the keyboard.”
2. “I just do what I do. It’s not something that should be revered as something that’s great.”
3. “I am overly ambitious, because I realize it can be done.”
4. “I don’t want to end up being a circus act, doing my most famous tricks when I’m 70.”
5. “When you’re playing, you’re playing something for the world to hear.”
6. “I love when things are transparent, free and clear of all inhibition and judgement.”
7. “I think music follows the trends of the collective conscious.”
8. “Most of the time, I see what I see, I search my feelings, and then I make my decisions based on my gut – and I don’t always make the right ones.”
9. “I learn a lot from my experiences and collaborations. Most of my collaborations are meant for me to learn.”
10. “I’m a fan of music, first and foremost. So I do things from the perspective of a fan.”
By: Ahalya Narayanan
