Quote by Tom Petty

It's very uncomfortable to hear them used when I don't agree with what's being said. But I recognize that those songs have entered into a bigger life, a life all their own. They belong to the audience. How they're used isn't always something I can control.

It's very uncomfortable to hear them used when I don't agree

Summary

This quote highlights the discomfort the speaker experiences when their songs are used in a context that they personally disagree with. However, they acknowledge that once the songs are released to the audience, they take on a life of their own. The quote suggests that the way in which the songs are used by listeners is beyond the control of the speaker, as they become part of the collective interpretation and meaning attributed to them. The quote reflects a relinquishing of the artist's control and an acceptance of the songs becoming independent entities in the world.

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