Ginuwine Quotes, born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin on October 15, 1970, in Washington, D.C., is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer whose smooth vocals and charismatic style defined late ‘90s and early 2000s R&B. Rising to fame with his double-platinum debut Ginuwine…The Bachelor (1996), featuring the iconic “Pony,” he continued with hits like “Differences” from The Life (2001). With over 10 million albums sold, per Billboard, Ginuwine’s work with producer Timbaland shaped his soulful sound.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, posts on X, and public statements—reflect his insights on love, success, authenticity, and perseverance, capturing his down-to-earth charm and passionate spirit.
15 Ginuwine Quotes
- “When you’re doing good, everybody praises you. But when everything’s all gone, a lot of people are nowhere to be found.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My whole life has changed since you came in, I knew back then you were that special one.” (Song, “Differences,” The Life, 2001)
- “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “I always tell people you can take the thugest thug in the world, and if you put a suit on him, he’ll act different, trust me.” (Interview, QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “I’m your lover, I’m your friend, I’m your one and only, jump up on it.” (Song, “Pony,” Ginuwine…The Bachelor, 1996)
- “I remind myself to stay down to earth so I can keep in touch with my audience.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “It’s important to show love to the people that came before you.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Love’s a journey, and I’m ready to ride it with you.” (Song, “So Anxious,” 100% Ginuwine, 1999)
- “I’ve stood the test of time, weathered a lot of storms and hurdled a lot of obstacles.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “Every song I sing comes from a real place—my heart, my pain, my joy.” (Post on X, @Ginuwine, 2020-10-15)
- “A lot of people don’t get second chances.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Keep it real, keep it you—that’s the only way to shine.” (Interview, Vibe, 2001)
Ginuwine’s quotes blend soulful passion, authenticity, and hard-earned wisdom, inspiring fans to stay true to themselves, embrace love, and persevere through life’s challenges. Which quote hits your vibe the hardest? Drop it in the comments and keep Ginuwine’s R&B legacy grooving!
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