I want you to feel happy and enjoy the theatre of my life the way that I do. No matter what happens with my music and wherever I go - that heart of that glamorous girl in New York will never be gone.
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I remember watching the mascara tears flood the ivories and I thought, "It's OK to be sad." I've been trained to love my darkness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's important to acknowledge and accept sadness as a part of life.
In this quote, Lady Gaga speaks to the acceptance of one's own sadness and the value of embracing all emotions, including the darker ones. She suggests that instead of hiding from sadness, one should learn to love and accept it as part of the human experience, transforming it into something beautiful and expressive, much like art.
Themes
SadnessAcceptanceEmotionsDarknessLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a mental health awareness talk, I shared this quote to emphasize the importance of accepting our emotions.
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