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About this quote

What does it mean?
This line introduces a song or poem.
In plain terms
Here is the words of a song.
What can you take from it?
Music frames stories and mood.

Where it applies

  • concerts
  • reading
  • recitals

Putting it to work

  • songwriting
  • performance
  • study

Questions to consider

  • What mood does music set?
  • Why include song here?

Another view

Context is missing without the lyrics.

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