Children Quote by Andrea Corr
“Musicians are probably the most uncomfortable people in themselves in the world. Happiness, I think, only exists when you're a child and once you go past 11, unfortunately it's gone.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music and Identity, 2019
Musicians often feel internal discomfort; childhood happiness fades after early adolescence, suggesting a loss of innocence with age.
In simple terms: Musicians feel uneasy; childhood joy ends after age eleven.
Seek inner peace beyond childhood.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- performance anxiety
- career transitions
- parenting
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you first notice the shift?
- How can adults reclaim childlike wonder?
Not all musicians share this view.