I feel like my music has become a lot of things. It's hard to label the evolution, but I like there to be an evolution. I just like to paint with all different kinds of colors.
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I think that when you're making your way up in the music industry, you have all these heroes and the reasons why they are your heroes. As soon as you get into the industry, your guidelines change a little bit. For me, my heroes now are great people first and great artists second.
Interpretation
What this quote means
As one enters the music industry, the perception of heroes shifts from artistic talent to personal character.
This quote by Taylor Swift emphasizes the evolving nature of admiration as one progresses within the music industry. Initially, artists look up to those they consider heroes for their creative talents, but as they become part of the industry, the values shift to prioritize the integrity and character of these individuals, highlighting the importance of being a good person above merely being a good artist.
Themes
MusicHeroesIntegrityCharacterArtistry
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech for aspiring musicians.
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