'New songs are where its at, as far as I'm concerned.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prioritizes creating new work over past efforts.
- In plain terms
- I focus on making new songs now.
- What can you take from it?
- Progress depends on focusing on the new.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is new always better than old?
Another view
Past work often informs new creations.
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