It's OK to quote from your past. But I'm more interested in quoting from my present and pointing towards the future.
Robert PlantRead
The essence of my lyrics is the desire for peace and harmony. That's all anyone has ever wanted. How could it become outdated?...We are trying to communicate a fulfilled ideal...I am a reflection of what I sing. Sometimes I have to get serious because the things I've been through are serious...The way I see it, rock n' roll is folk music.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the artist's intention to convey messages of peace and harmony through music, while also expressing personal experiences.
In this quote, Robert Plant emphasizes the fundamental human longing for peace and harmony, suggesting that this desire is universal and timeless. He highlights that music serves as a medium for expressing personal and collective struggles, reflecting both the artist's experiences and the message of hope and fulfillment conveyed through their art. By equating rock n' roll to folk music, he acknowledges the deep roots of musical expression in addressing shared human desires.
Themes
PeaceHarmonyMusicExpressionRock N Roll
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the power of music in promoting social change.
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