We human beings are tuned such that we crave great melody and great lyrics. And if somebody writes a great song, it's timeless that we as humans are going to feel something for that and there's going to be a real appreciation. [1]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans crave great melodies and lyrics, creating timeless appreciation for good songs.
- In plain terms
- People love good music and will always appreciate songs that are well written.
- What can you take from it?
- Great songs resonate because humans naturally crave quality melody and lyrics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a song timeless?
- Do we all love music?
Another view
Not everyone craves melody or lyrics in the same way.
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