Quotes from Adnan Sami

When you want something that is very dear to you, somewhere along the line, you become the child.

A song's lyrics can't be held culprit for the overall change in society.

Music does not have colour or religion. If I listen to a song, I don't care about the colour, religion, or country of the singer. It doesn't matter, even if it is in another language, because I love the music.

I am an incurable romantic. I am even in love with the idea of being in love, and hence, I write a lot of love songs.

My independent songs are actually about me, so if you really want to know me, listen to my songs and know what I have been through in my life.

If someone ever decides to tell my story, it will make for a typical masala movie.

I have always maintained that it's not the quantity of work, but the quality that should speak. I have maintained the same for my music albums, too. I have always released them after a gap of two to three years.

I am a Mumbaikar. It has a special place in my heart.

There is nothing more beautiful for a musician to listen and see harmony.

There's a famous saying: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.' I want to change it to 'Hell hath no fury like a nation scorned.'

I know we live in a materialistic world. I am not living on Cloud Nine; I am not living in Disneyland. I understand all that.

I can understand when people say that they're not a big fan of my music. That's an individual opinion, and I respect that. But you don't have the right to comment on my choice of citizenship, my skin colour, or my religion. It's not open to discussion.

Every person goes through a bad phase. Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan, too, had a rough phase in their careers. In my case, it was unfortunate that my personal problems came up at a time when I took a break to rejuvenate myself.

I come from a very affluent family. I have been educated in one of the finest institutions of the world. Money was never a factor in my life: by the grace of God, I was blessed with a golden spoon.

Film songs have so many creative limitations, but a private album is like an autobiography that reflects your state of mind.

I believe every artiste, at some point, needs to take a step back.

When people love you for your cultural contributions, geographical boundaries become nonexistent.

I remember my father playing a cassette for me when I was fifteen - Amjad Ali's 'Durga.' He said, 'This is from our part of the world. You must listen to it.' And I continued rewinding it and listening to it from early evening until midnight. By the end of it, I was nearly in tears.

I had my own ups and downs in getting Indian citizenship. But, ultimately I got it and I am happy about it. I like India. My love is here. I am a proud Indian.

Being a public figure, you cannot make everyone happy. Some people will criticise your actions, and I cannot stop expressing my opinion based on that.

I can never stop thanking God because my music influences people in their respective lives.

My education has allowed me to be more open to ideas which I would not have been had I not been as educated.

Pakistan doesn't value its artistes. I will get trolled for what I have said, but that is the reality. It is unfortunate.

Pakistan never valued Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan saab until English songwriter Peter Gabriel started collaborating with him. After that, the country suddenly realised that they have an amazing talent. This is the story of a lot of artistes there.