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“I think probably the only thing that is around in these songs is that I was really lonely when I wrote a lot of them. But it was really by my own choosing because I was devoting myself to songwriting and dancing and I wasn't really going out and seeing people.” quote by Kate Bush
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“I think probably the only thing that is around in these songs is that I was really lonely when I wrote a lot of them. But it was really by my own choosing because I was devoting myself to songwriting and dancing and I wasn't really going out and seeing people.”

Kate Bush

About This Quote

Source Interview: The 1985 BBC Radio 1 interview with Kate Bush

She attributes her loneliness in songwriting to deliberate isolation for creative focus.

In simple terms: She was lonely because she chose to focus on music.

Key Takeaway

Embrace solitude for creative work.

Themes

creativity loneliness artistic focus

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

personal artistic

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • dance rehearsals
  • personal retreats

Key Concepts

self‑discipline creative isolation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does solitude affect your creativity?
  • Can you balance isolation with connection?
A Different Perspective

Isolation can limit social development and mental health.

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