The Pumpkins love rock-and-roll, we absolutely love it, but we also think it's a flatulent, ego-serving kiddie playground. You can have your cake and eat it too.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The band loves rock and roll but criticizes its ego-driven aspects while still participating.
- In plain terms
- They love rock music but think it's childish and full of ego.
- What can you take from it?
- You can love something while criticizing its flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you love a flawed genre?
Another view
This stance might seem contradictory to loyal fans.
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Music is 99% of my life. But I know I need a break. Besides, if you give people too much, they start to not want it. We need to restrain ourselves.
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