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“There are days when I'm completely obsessed with Kate Bush, and there are days when I'm completely obsessed with the Eurythmics. Then it's Aretha Franklin, then it's Lena Horne, then it's Ella Fitzgerald, then it's John Legend, then it's Michael Jackson. Music, to me, is like food, so I feel like…” quote by Cynthia Erivo
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“There are days when I'm completely obsessed with Kate Bush, and there are days when I'm completely obsessed with the Eurythmics. Then it's Aretha Franklin, then it's Lena Horne, then it's Ella Fitzgerald, then it's John Legend, then it's Michael Jackson. Music, to me, is like food, so I feel like whatever I need that day, I can get from a song.”

Cynthia Erivo

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Magazine, 2019

Music satisfies daily emotional cravings like food, offering a versatile source of comfort, inspiration, and mood regulation.

In simple terms: Music feeds emotions like food.

Key Takeaway

Use music to match or shift your mood.

Themes

creativity emotion culture

Mood

joyful reflective

Type

inspirational observational

When to use this quote

  • study sessions
  • exercise
  • relaxation
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

psychology of music cultural diversity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which song best reflects your current mood?
  • How does music influence your productivity?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on music may ignore deeper issues needing attention.

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