See the Soul Singer in the session band Shredded to ribbons beneath a microphone stand Felt the quickness of pity like a flash in a pan For the Soul Singer in the session band.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes the fragility and fleeting pity felt for a struggling performer.
- In plain terms
- You feel a quick sorry for the singer who gets crushed by their gear.
- What can you take from it?
- Empathy for artists can be brief and intense.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last feel pity for a performer?
Another view
The imagery is violent and metaphorical rather than literal.
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