Top 21 Quotes & Sayings by Sophie Hawley-Weld
Explore popular quotes and sayings by a German musician Sophie Hawley-Weld.
Last updated on April 17, 2025.
By repeating sounds over and over again, I lose sense of time, space, and ego, and I get to just vibrate.
The world is becoming more global, and our music is reflecting that.
I like to wear bodysuits and things that make me feel really active and athletic and also really sensual.
I grew up in an international school community my whole life, and my national identity is very confused, so I grew up listening to music from all around the world.
I have no idea how to dress for the winter. I tend to end up wearing tracksuits and a beanie most of the time.
I used to be really into Kundalini yoga, and all the teachers show up, and they always wear white because they say it expands their aura by several feet, so I thought, 'If it works for them...'
At Brown, I trained in West African dance and drumming.
I don't know much about pop music, and we sample music from all different cultures. I was trained in West African dance, so my sense of rhythm when I move is obviously informed by that, and I obviously sing in Portuguese.
Dancing and moving and singing and making music has always made sense to me as a way of being. I didn't know whether it was a viable career path, but I tend to be idealistic.
High heels. I respect people who love them; they're just not for me!
I have an American passport, but I don't always remember I'm an American citizen.
My music wasn't accessible. I used to make music that was slow.
On stage, I wear my 'uniform' - my all white and flowy suit. It makes me feel 'in-my-body' and sensual.
I like to wear something I can move in, and light colors because of the stage lights.
I was born in Germany and grew up immersed in international school communities. I was in the German bilingual track, spent a few years in rural Canada, and then went to the United World College of the Adriatic in Italy.
We want people to hear all the things we care about.
Making dance music is a spiritual thing. It's about being completely absorbed by rhythm and vibration, so much so that the petty stuff of life stops mattering.
I was playing acoustic bossa nova music in a trio, and Tucker was the DJ that night. He came early and saw what we were doing and ended up remixing one of my songs on the spot... We have been working together ever since!
I spent grade nine and ten going to school in Victoria. My parents lived there for 10 years.
Sofi Tukker is truly Sophie and Tucker.
Inspiration comes from everywhere. Obviously, my lyrics are what I most care about in the moment and what I feel like I need to say.
Related Authors
Ani DiFranco Quotes
American
Musician
Bob Dylan Quotes
American
Musician
Brian Eno Quotes
British
Musician
Bruce Springsteen Quotes
American
Musician
David Bowie Quotes
English
Musician
Drake Quotes
Canadian
Musician
Elton John Quotes
English
Musician
George Harrison Quotes
British
Musician
Henry Rollins Quotes
American
Musician
John Lennon Quotes
English
Musician
Madonna Ciccone Quotes
American
Musician
Moby Quotes
American
Musician
Nicki Minaj Quotes
American
Musician
Patti Smith Quotes
American
Musician
Thom Yorke Quotes
English
Musician
Tori Amos Quotes
American
Musician