Quote by Ray Manzarek

I thought we were gonna open up the world of poetry and music to all kinds of things, and yet, I can't really think of anyone who's done anything like it since.

I thought we were gonna open up the world of poetry and musi

Summary

This quote expresses the disappointment of the speaker with the current state of poetry and music. They had believed that these art forms had the potential to explore a wide range of themes and subjects, but feel that this potential has not been fully realized. The speaker cannot recall any recent artist who has pushed the boundaries and explored unconventional ideas. It suggests a longing for innovation and a lamentation on the perceived lack of creativity in contemporary artistic expressions.

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By Ray Manzarek

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