The whole history of music has turned out to be something perfect. It's all come around. The music we did with Funkadelic and Parliament was the DNA for hip-hop.
George ClintonRead
The things that affect you most deeply - the things that will destroy you if you don't sing about them - are the things that you often end up singing about. It's really just about saying those things that everybody thinks but no one will say and making a connection by uncovering these diamonds that are inside of all of us that no one wants to tell each other about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of expressing deep emotions and thoughts through art, specifically music.
Wayne Coyne highlights that the most profound experiences and feelings, which can be harmful if suppressed, often find their voice through artistic expression. By addressing these unspoken truths, artists can create connections with others, uncovering the shared vulnerabilities that unite people on a deeper level.
Themes
ArtMusicExpressionEmotionTruthConnection
In practice
Example use cases
A musician might use this quote during a concert to inspire the audience to embrace their emotions.
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