After Momma gave birth to twelve of us kids, we put her up on a pedestal. It was mostly to keep Daddy away from her.
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I wanted to be a singer, of course, but there was something about the songwriting, then and now, that is the most important thing. It's how I express myself, how I express how I see things. When I see people struggling with emotions and feelings and don't know how to put it down, I'm able to do that. It's really like a therapy, and it's like a buddy and a friend. It's a way out of a lot of things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Songwriting serves as a powerful medium for self-expression and emotional healing.
In this quote, Dolly Parton emphasizes the significance of songwriting as not just a passion but a vital outlet for expressing emotions and connecting with others. She views the act of writing songs as therapeutic, allowing her to articulate feelings that others may struggle to convey, thereby reinforcing the idea that music can serve as a comforting companion during difficult times.
Themes
SongwritingExpressionEmotionsTherapyArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about creativity at a music festival.
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