I don't care where the Cure is placed in the pantheon of rock. I don't care if we're perceived as relevant. We're never worried how we fit in. I don't even want to fit in.
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When punk came along, I found my generation's music. I grew up listening to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd, 'cause that was what got played in the house. But when I first saw the Stranglers, I thought, 'This is it.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Robert Smith describes how punk music resonated with him, marking a significant moment in his musical identity.
In this quote, Robert Smith reflects on his musical journey, expressing how punk music provided him with a sense of belonging and identity that earlier bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd did not offer. The mention of 'the Stranglers' signifies a turning point where he felt an overwhelming connection to a new genre that truly represented his generation's spirit and energy.
Themes
PunkMusicIdentityGenerationConnection
In practice
Example use cases
During an interview discussing the evolution of music, one might reference how punk defined a generation.
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