Nicholas Edward Cave, or ‘Nick Cave, is the lead vocalist and percussionist of the Australian punk rock band Nick cave and the Bad Seeds. He is known for writing dark themed songs about violence, death and religion- therefore tagged as the “Prince of Darkness”. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Cave has received various accolades such as MTV Europe Music Awards, APRA Music Awards and MOJO Awards. He has also collaborated with heavy metal band such as Metallica and Arctic Monkeys. Cave has also appeared in several movies like ‘Wings of Desire’, ‘Ghosts... of the Civil Dead’ and ‘Dandy’. Along with his musical credentials, he has worked as a screenwriter for movies like ‘The Proposition’ and ‘Lawless’. Contrary to his contribution to the Hollywood, he was a firm believer of the fact that movies were designed to glorify violence and betrayal. He keeps expressing his thoughts on movies, love, betrayal and violence. He is also an eloquent writer and speaker; we have collected several passages from his fascinating interviews, speeches and talks that offer an intimate view of his beliefs. Here is an exclusive collection of some famous quotes and sayings by Nick Cave on music, risk, foolishness, humor, love, death, life, inspirations, creativity, betrayal, religion, violence and depression.
Out of sorrow entire worlds have been built
out of longing great wonders have been willed
they're only little tears darling let them spill
and lay your head upon my shoulder.
Nick Cave
You searched through all my poets,
From Sappho through to Auden,
I saw the book fall from your hands,
As you slowly died of boredom.
Out of sorrow entire worlds have been built
Out of longing great wonders have been willed
Nick Cave
Stars have their moments then they die.
Nick Cave
And Satan sighed and shook his head, played harp amongst the flames. ‘It’s Hell up there in Heaven too, for all that that is worth. Heaven is just a lie of mine to make it Hell on Earth.
Nick Cave
I think it's an essential fact for any performer or artist to fail as poignantly as they can succeed.
Into the mercy seat I climb
My head is shaved, my head is wired
And like a moth that tries
To enter the bright eye
I go shuffling out of life
Just to hide in death awhile
And anyway I never lied.
We sit at the gate and scratch, the gaunt fruit of passion.
Nick Cave
Comatose, Pa's wife, the slobstress, buried an armchair beneath her bulk.
Nick Cave
Humming softly with the child asleep in his arms, Sardus Swift looked to the winking stars and saw the moon - a smirk on the face of heaven - as he made his way home.
Nick Cave
My true intent is all for your delight.
Nick Cave
I look at you and you look at me and deep in our hearts babe we know it, that you weren't much of a muse, but then, I weren't much of a poet.
