My music is my way to rearrange the world according to my own hopes.

Meaning of the quote

Stephan Jenkins, an American musician, believes that his music allows him to shape and change the world in a way that reflects his own dreams and desires. He uses his music as a tool to create a world that aligns with his personal aspirations and vision.

About Stephan Jenkins

Stephan Jenkins is the lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Third Eye Blind. He began his music career in 1992 and has since released numerous successful albums with the band, as well as pursuing some solo projects and acting roles.

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I’ve always identified with the misfits.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

That’s what drew me to rock music in the first place – that sense of remaking the world on your own terms.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I don’t really believe in palm readers and crystal balls and tarot cards, but I respond to the need for them.

Stephan Jenkins

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It’s important to face down your demons.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I find pleasure in things that are simple.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I’ve spent several years now with my head down.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I was not someone who participated in other people’s castles.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I carry groceries home on the tank of my motorcycle.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

So I like that sound, but I am not interested in being retro.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

But when our first album came out, I didn’t think it was going to sell a lot of records.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

It was a hard time for me to have a pure moment, to be present, to be here.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

When you’re just shagging girls, you can talk about it, but once it gets real, then you don’t.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

You make kingdoms and castles on your own.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

Am I a rock star? Yeah, I guess.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

My music is so often like a lullaby I write to myself to make sense of things I can’t tie together, or things I’ve lost, or things I’ll never have.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I don’t think DIY is something that necessarily comes to mind when people hear Third Eye Blind, but that is completely how we’ve been from the beginning.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I have my share of insecurities, hopes and fears.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

Sex is funny and love is serious.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I think if it’s not monumental, there’s no point.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

A lot of people say I wouldn’t have a down day, but you look at the music and there’s real melancholy.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

But I’m not worried about seeking out the approval of others – that high school thing of joining the club.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

There’s usually a rhythm and a melody in my head, and that creates an emotional state.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I try to be the fixer of situations and I gravitate to people who are institutional misfits.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

My music is my way to rearrange the world according to my own hopes.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

I like people who have a pulse and aren’t afraid to show it.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

Books stay with me and have shaped me and made huge impacts on my life.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer

What we value about music and literature are the moments that they create in our minds when we encounter them.

Stephan Jenkins

American singer