Whenever you listen to a piece of music, what you are actually doing is hearing the latest sentence in a very long story you’ve been listening to - all the pieces of music you’ve ever heard.
Brian EnoRead
And your eyes must do some raining if you're ever gonna grow / When crying don't help, you can't compose yourself / It's best to compose a poem, an honest verse of longing / Or a simple song of hope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions through art as a way to cope and grow.
In this quote, Conor Oberst reflects on the transformative power of creative expression during times of emotional distress. He suggests that when we cannot find solace through typical means like crying, channeling our feelings into poetry or music can lead to personal growth and healing. The imagery of 'eyes must do some raining' implies that experiencing sadness is a necessary part of growth, while composing art helps articulate our deepest feelings of longing and hope.
Themes
EmotionExpressionArtGrowthPoetryMusicHope
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can serve as a poignant reflection during a workshop on creative writing.
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