Amy Lee Quotes, born Amy Lynn Hartzler on December 13, 1981, in Riverside, California, is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence, known for hits like “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal.” Her haunting vocals, classical piano training, and introspective songwriting have made her a defining figure in alternative rock. Beyond Evanescence, Lee has collaborated on projects like Nightmare Revisited and scored films such as War Story.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect her passion for music, resilience, and commitment to authenticity and self-expression.
15 Amy Lee Quotes
- “Music is therapy for me. It’s my outlet for every negative thing I’ve ever been through. It lets me turn something bad into something beautiful.”
- “You can’t control all the crazy stuff that happens to you. All you can control is the way you handle it.”
- “If people are making fun of you, then you’re probably doing something right.”
- “I am Evanescence. I am the only original member. I have basically hired the band. Evanescence has become me. It is mine and it’s exactly how I want it to be.”
- “When you go through tragedy, you can either let that destroy you and you become bitter and never let it go, or you can let it make you stronger and let it make you grow.”
- “I try to be feminist in, like, I love myself and I don’t need someone else’s approval.”
- “Life can be tough sometimes. But I think it just starts with admitting, ‘Okay, the world’s not perfect, how do we live our lives within that and not be miserable?’”
- “I love the creative process. That’s always been the closest thing to my heart, creating something.”
- “Don’t be afraid of the shadows, it only means there’s a light nearby.”
- “I’m singing from my heart now more than ever. I’ve gotten a lot braver with my writing.”
- “You don’t have to be half-naked to be successful. Just be talented.”
- “My darlings, if I can’t write dark, epic music, I can’t live!”
- “There are people hell-bent on the idea that we’re a Christian band in disguise, and that we have some secret message. We have no spiritual affiliation with this music. It’s simply about life experience.”
- “Honestly, I just wear what I like. You know why? ‘Cause I can, I’m a rock star.”
- “We’ve all fallen, but at the same time we’re not broken. There is the hint that we are going to get up again.”
Amy Lee’s quotes resonate with raw emotion, strength, and a fierce dedication to artistic authenticity. Which one inspires you most? Drop it in the comments and keep the Evanescence fire burning!
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