It's a folk singer's job to comfort disturbed people and to disturb comfortable people
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Do Re Mi_x000D_ California is a garden of Eden, a paradise to live in or see,_x000D_ But believe it or not, you won't find it so hot_x000D_ If you ain't got the do re mi
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth and financial stability are essential for a fulfilling life, even in a beautiful place like California.
In this quote, Woody Guthrie reflects on the idea that despite the allure and beauty of California, often referred to as a paradise, one cannot truly enjoy it without financial security, symbolized by 'do re mi,' which colloquially refers to money. This underscores the importance of economic means in experiencing and appreciating the pleasures of life, suggesting that material wealth significantly influences our happiness and quality of life.
Themes
CaliforniaMoneySuccessHappinessWealth
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote as a humorous commentary on a conversation about moving to California.
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I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good. I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose. Bound to lose. No good to nobody. No good for nothing. Because you are too old or too young or too fat or too slim too ugly or too this or too that.
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