Quote by Marcus Mumford

I think it was T.S. Eliot who talked about good poetry being felt before it's understood. I believe that. There are some bands where I love their lyrics but I don't have a clue what they're on about.

I think it was T.S. Eliot who talked about good poetry being

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This quote suggests that the impact of good poetry goes beyond understanding its meaning. T.S. Eliot's idea implies that poetry has the power to evoke emotions and connect with individuals on a deeper level before its intellectual message becomes clear. The quote's relation to music highlights the phenomenon of appreciating lyrics without fully grasping their literal interpretation. The speaker acknowledges a personal experience of enjoying songs with unclear meanings, acknowledging that lyrics can still resonate and be enjoyable even if their deeper significance remains elusive.

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