What I did is I bought a drum set and I listened to 80s…
“What I did is I bought a drum set and I listened to 80s music, and I played, and I was, like, DJ'ing, and I said, 'this is what I wanna make. This is how I'm gonna give back to the people. I'm gonna make this party music.' It pulled me out of the depression, and then I've never been depressed since.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creative expression and music helped the speaker overcome depression and find purpose.
In simple terms: Music healed him and gave direction.
Use art to combat low mood.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative projects
- mental health recovery
- performance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What creative outlet could lift your spirits?
- How can you turn passion into purpose?
May not work for everyone; requires sustained effort.