A. R. Rahman Quotes

Music is a language that should have no barriers.

Music is common language. I can sing 'Bebot' in front of white people and they will dance.

To me, music is entertainment - what else can it be? In fact, it's the only language I know of that's universal.

I couldn't live without music. I experienced things through music in different countries where you cannot speak the same language, but the music and the dance relates everything.

One thing that brings everyone together are the lyrics. Even if the people singing don't know the Japanese words, they still sing along.

Music is just another language, but it's very special because it crosses everyone's borders.

We can understand each other with music without words - and that's so important in these times when walls are built. In music, there are no walls.

The wonderful thing is, imagination is universal all over the world, no matter what the language is.

Music has no race. It appeals to everybody.

They were singing in French, but the melody was freedom and any American could understand that.

Music is not supposed to be nationalist. It is supposed to surpass language barriers. It is about generations communicating with each other.

A common creation demands a common sacrifice, and perhaps not the least potent argument in favour of a constructed international language is the fact that it is equally foreign, or apparently so, to the traditions of all nationalities.

I don't like to define my music. To me, music is pure emotion. It's language that can communicate certain emotions and the rhythms cuts across genders, cultures and nationalities. All you need to do is close your eyes and feel those emotions.

I always say, 'Hip-hop takes me everywhere.' It's crazy when I step onstage, and people might not speak much English, but they know every word to your songs. It's kind of freaky, but it's really cool.

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.

Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don't understand the language that you're singing in, they still know good music when they hear it.

A common language is a first step towards communication across cultural boundaries.

The whole earth was of one language and one speech.

No matter what language you speak, music can relate to you in some way, and when that 'Tip Toe' beat drops, it can instantly do something to you. It has the power to move you.

You can go to some countries where people may not be able to conversate with you, but they can sing your lyrics word for word.

I am very happy to be able to cross borders to go to China, to Mexico, to America, everywhere, and there is an instant understanding of what I do. This is incredibly beautiful because you've suddenly communicated with everyone without speaking the same language. The language of music is able to go anywhere.

Music is one field where your caste and religion is not important. People accept you so long as you can move them. It is a medium that allows you to fly beyond your caste.

Music goes beyond nationalities - it's a language which you can understand in any country.

The beauty of music is that it is a universal language. I truly believe it knows no boundaries of any kind.

People don't have to understand a language to understand the emotion and sentiment behind a song.