Breaking the law Quote by Dar Williams
““Now when I was fifteen, oh I knew it was over The road to enchantment was not mine to take Cause lower calf, upper arm should be half what they are I was breaking the laws that the signmakers made. And all I could eat was the poisonous apple And that's not a story I was meant to survive I was all out of choices, but the woman of voices She turned round the corner with music around her, She gave me the language that keeps me alive””
About This Quote
Source Song: “The Road to Enchantment” by Dar Williams, 2005
The speaker reflects on youthful disillusionment, feeling constrained by societal expectations and seeking rescue through music and language that sustains her.
In simple terms: Youthful pain meets artistic salvation.
Key Takeaway
Find voice that sustains you.
Themes
identity
art
resilience
societal pressure
Mood
melancholy
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- teenage rebellion
- artistic inspiration
- personal crisis
- healing through music
Key Concepts
self‑expression
survival
creative empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What language keeps you alive?
- How does art reshape personal narratives?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor of “poisonous apple” may oversimplify complex mental health struggles.
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