It's a folk singer's job to comfort disturbed people and to disturb comfortable people
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses disdain for music that promotes negative self-image and discouragement.
Woody Guthrie articulates a strong dislike for songs that contribute to feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness. He believes that certain songs unfairly target individuals’ insecurities related to age, weight, appearance, and worthiness, reinforcing negative self-perceptions rather than uplifting or empowering them.
Themes
Self-WorthMusicEmpowermentNegativityInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during discussions on music therapy.
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