Quote by Reeve Carney

I don't actually like explaining the meanings of my songs, because I think people can take away more from it if they use their imagination.

I don't actually like explaining the meanings of my songs, b

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This quote suggests that the speaker, possibly a musician or songwriter, believes in the power of individual interpretation and imagination when it comes to understanding their songs. They feel that explicitly explaining the meaning limits the potential for personal connections and interpretations that listeners can establish on their own. By leaving room for imagination, the speaker believes that people can derive deeper and more varied understandings from the music.

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