There are days when I think the National Endowment for the Arts should issue a quota system for the production of plays by women - especially when you realize women buy 70 percent of all theater tickets.
Marsha NormanRead
If someone wants to say 'I love you' in a straight play, they say it, and then it's the other person's turn to talk. But in a song, you can sing about it for another three minutes. The musical form has that unique opportunity to express at length what joy really feels like.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Songs allow for a deeper exploration of emotions, extending expressions of love beyond simple words.
This quote emphasizes the unique ability of songs to convey feelings of love in a more elaborate and prolonged manner compared to spoken dialogue. While a straightforward expression of love is often brief and to the point, music provides the opportunity to delve into the depths of these emotions, enabling a fuller articulation of joy associated with love.
Themes
LoveMusicEmotionExpressionJoy
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a wedding toast to highlight the power of love songs.
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