Barry White Quotes

A collection of quotes by Barry White.

Barry White (1944-2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Known for his deep bass voice and romantic ballads, he was one of the most successful soul artists of the 1970s. White's signature songs include "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything." Throughout his career, he released numerous hit albums, won several Grammy Awards, and influenced generations of musicians. His smooth, soulful voice and seductive style have made him an enduring icon of love and romance. N/A

The cops picked me up for attempted murder. I can still see

The cops picked me up for attempted murder. I can still see the detectives, licking their chops. Thought they had me. Two weeks later, the cat came out of a coma and told the truth. I was innocent.

Truth

I quit high school on my birthday. It was my senior year and

I quit high school on my birthday. It was my senior year and I didn't see the point. This was 1962, and I was ready to make music.

Birthday

We forget that this music, music made by my brothers and sis

We forget that this music, music made by my brothers and sisters, is still a baby. It's just beginning. When I think of the possibilities, it makes me smile.

Music

I kept my babies fed. I could have dumped them, but I didn't

I kept my babies fed. I could have dumped them, but I didn't. I decided that whatever trip I was on, they were going with me. You're looking at a real daddy.

Dad

The whole system of society tells you what to do.

The whole system of society tells you what to do.

Society

When I saw corruption, I was forced to find truth on my own.

When I saw corruption, I was forced to find truth on my own. I couldn't swallow the hypocrisy.

Truth

As a boy, I believed freedom for America meant freedom for m

As a boy, I believed freedom for America meant freedom for me. There was a time I believed every word spoken.

Freedom

There's people making babies to my music. That's nice.

There's people making babies to my music. That's nice.

Music

I'll come to you with gifts of knowledge, wisdom and truth.

I'll come to you with gifts of knowledge, wisdom and truth.

Knowledge

In my day, we didn't have the cocaine, so we went out and kn

In my day, we didn't have the cocaine, so we went out and knocked somebody over the head and took the money. But today, all this cocaine and crack, it doesn't give kids a chance.

Drugs