--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't really know what emotions are…" description: "\"I don't really know what emotions are going to come out in songs when I'm writing them until I step back and listen to them as a whole.\" — Borns" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/812/borns-6163_back_i-don-t-really-know-what-emotions-are-go_598542.jpg" --- # I don't really know what emotions are going to come out in… ![“I don't really know what emotions are going to come out in songs when I'm writing them until I step back and listen to them as a whole.” quote by Borns](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/812/borns-6163_back_i-don-t-really-know-what-emotions-are-go_598542.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/812/borns-6163_back_i-don-t-really-know-what-emotions-are-go_598542.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/812/borns-6163_back_i-don-t-really-know-what-emotions-are-go_598542.jpg) > “I don't really know what emotions are going to come out in songs when I'm writing them until I step back and listen to them as a whole.” [Borns](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/borns/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The artist discovers emotions in songs only after stepping back and listening to the whole piece. **In simple terms:** Emotions emerge after reflection. Key Takeaway Pause to understand. Themes creativity reflection music Mood introspective thoughtful Type creative philosophical When to use this quote - studio sessions - personal journaling - creative workshops Key Concepts emotional awareness songwriting Questions to Reflect On - How does listening change your perception? - What steps help you reflect? 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