Behind Quote by Clyde Edgerton
“Recently, I was preparing to sing Springsteen's 'If I Should Fall Behind' for a wedding and was unable to get through it without tears. My wife handed me 'Love You Forever.' I read it. I cried. But that cry somehow cured me of crying while singing the song. Go figure.”
About This Quote
The narrator was emotionally overwhelmed by a wedding song, found solace in a children's book, and the book's emotional release helped them perform without tears.
In simple terms: Reading a heartfelt book stopped the tears during singing.
Key Takeaway
Use literature to process emotions before performance.
Themes
emotion
music
healing
performance
literature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- wedding ceremony
- song rehearsal
- personal grief coping
Key Concepts
emotional regulation
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotional triggers affect your performances?
- How can you prepare mentally for emotionally charged songs?
A Different Perspective
The cure may be temporary; underlying feelings might resurface later.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
