Quote by John Lennon

For a long time I wasn't listening to music, to the rock and roll stuff on the radio, because it would cause me to get sweaty--it would bring back memories I didn't want to know about, or I would get that feeling that I'm not alive 'cause I'm not making it. And if it was good, I hated it 'cause I wasn't doing it. And if it was bad, I was furious 'cause I could've done it better...

For a long time I wasn't listening to music, to the rock and

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's complicated relationship with music. They admit to avoiding certain genres because it stirs up unwanted memories or feelings of inadequacy. If a song is enjoyable, the speaker resents not being the one creating it. Conversely, if the music is poor, it frustrates them as they believe they could have done a better job themselves. This quote encapsulates the speaker's emotional struggles and highlights the intense relationship they have with music as a form of self-expression.

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