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Robert SmithRead
Punk rock, to me, was always outsiderness. When I first saw large-group-scene punk rock, I was repelled by it, because there were way too many people who agreed with each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Punk rock embodies rebelliousness and individuality, rejecting conformity among its followers.
In this quote, James Murphy reflects on his perception of punk rock as a movement that should embrace 'outsiderness,' highlighting its essence of defiance against mainstream culture. He expresses discomfort with the idea of a large group of punks who seem to conform to a shared mindset, suggesting that true punk should prioritize personal expression and dissent instead of collective agreement.
Themes
PunkOutsidernessRebellionIndividualityNonconformity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about music genres and their cultural significance, you might say, 'As James Murphy put it, punk rock was always about outsiderness; it's about being true to yourself.'
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