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When I wrote the song, The Way It Is, I wanted to move people to take a stand on civil rights in this country.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of advocacy and taking a stand for civil rights.
In this quote, Bruce Hornsby expresses his intention behind writing 'The Way It Is' β to inspire listeners to engage with and advocate for civil rights issues. He highlights the power of music as a tool for social change and the responsibility of artists to influence society positively.
Themes
Civil RightsAdvocacyMusicChangeInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on civil rights progress, one might quote this to emphasize the role of artists in social movements.
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