Family Quote by B. B. King
“I've known people that was a part of a family and always feel that the family liked everyone else but them. That hurts, and that's as deep a hurt as you can possibly get. I've known people that would have problems with their love life. This is kind of how blues began - out of feeling misused, mistreated. Feeling like they had nobody to turn to. Blues don't necessarily have to be sung by a person that came from Mississippi as I did, because there are people having problems all over the world.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "The Blues" (general genre origin), early 20th century African‑American music
The quote describes deep emotional pain from feeling excluded and misunderstood by one's family, which can spark creative expression like the blues.
In simple terms: Feeling left out by family causes deep hurt that can inspire music.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain and channel it creatively.
Themes
family
exclusion
emotional pain
creativity
music
Mood
sad
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
musical
emotional
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- therapy sessions
- songwriting
- support groups
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
psychology of belonging
cultural expression
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exclusion shape your identity?
- What outlets help you process such hurt?
A Different Perspective
Not all emotional pain leads to artistic output; some may remain suppressed.
![“Playing the guitar is like telling the truth - you never have to worry about repeating the same [lie] if you told the truth. You don't have to pretend, or cover up. If someone asks you again, you don't have to think about it or worry about it because there it is. It's you.” quote by B. B. King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/928/b-b-king-4531_asks_playing-the-guitar-is-like-telling-the-t_186528.jpg)
