You can't master your future if you're still a slave to your past.
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I find that when I get on stage now, I don't want to perform a lot of my songs because they don't feel like me. So I want to make songs that are timeless.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Rihanna expresses a desire to create music that reflects her true self and stands the test of time.
In this quote, Rihanna reveals her evolving relationship with her art, noting that as she grows, many of her older songs no longer resonate with her identity. This desire for authenticity drives her to create music that is not only meaningful to her but is also timeless, suggesting a yearning for a deeper connection between her artistic expression and her personal growth.
Themes
MusicAuthenticityTimelessArtSelf-Expression
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on creativity.
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