Quote by Joni Mitchell

You could write a song about some kind of emotional problem you are having, but it would not be a good song, in my eyes, until it went through a period of sensitivity to a moment of clarity. Without that moment of clarity to contribute to the song, it's just complaining.


You could write a song about some kind of emotional problem

Summary

This quote suggests that simply expressing an emotional problem through a song is not enough to make it a good or meaningful song. The quote implies that a song becomes impactful when it goes beyond just complaining and incorporates a period of sensitivity followed by a moment of clarity. It suggests that true artistic value lies in the ability to delve deeply into the emotions, gain insight, and present the audience with a new perspective or understanding.

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By Joni Mitchell
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