We started the band out of love for music and the ethos of the scene we then became a part of. I do remember when I told my Mom we'd started a band and she said 'you didn't ask if you could start a band.' Even then I laughed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The band began out of love and scene ethos, and the speaker recalls his mother's humorous reaction to their decision without seeking permission.
- In plain terms
- We started the band because we loved music, and my mom joked that I didn't ask permission.
- What can you take from it?
- Creative pursuits often start from passion rather than permission.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do parents react to creative careers?
- What motivates starting a band?
Another view
The anecdote relies on personal memory which may lack broader context.
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