Things People Say to Singers (And What We’re Actually Thinking)

Being a singer means hearing some truly iconic phrases. Constantly. Repeatedly. With confidence.

Let’s discuss.

💬 “Wow, I’d be too nervous to do that!”

What I say: “Ah thank you!”

What I think: “I was nervous once. Then I did it anyway. And now I’m just nervous before gigs instead.”

💬 “Can you sing anything?”

What I say: “I’ve got a really broad setlist!”

What I think: “Please don’t say death metal. Please don’t say death metal.”

💬 “You must love your job!”

What I say: “I really do.”

What I think: “Yes — but it’s still a job. A job I take very seriously. With prep, practice, and occasional stress-eating.”

🎤 The Truth

Singing professionally isn’t just about having a nice voice. It’s about:

• Reading a room

• Creating atmosphere

• Knowing when to go big and when to strip it back

• Making people feel comfortable, emotional, excited, or ready to party

And yes — sometimes it’s about smiling through a song while your in-ear monitor decides today is the day it wants to ruin your life.

💖 Would I Choose It Again?

Every single time.

Because when music connects people — that’s the magic. And being part of that? Worth every warm-up, every late night, every “Can you just sing one more?”