--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: People have mentioned, 'Maybe you should…" description: "\"People have mentioned, 'Maybe you should try to be more sexy. Look at how this butt stuff propelled this person to the top of the chart; it's amazing!'..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/kiesza-16706_amazing_people-have-mentioned-maybe-you-should-t_2854743.jpg" --- # People have mentioned, 'Maybe you should try to be more… ![“People have mentioned, 'Maybe you should try to be more sexy. Look at how this butt stuff propelled this person to the top of the chart; it's amazing!' And I'm like, 'What if I really want to sing something to people?' I speak my mind. I want to be that person people feel they can listen to.” quote by Kiesza](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/kiesza-16706_amazing_people-have-mentioned-maybe-you-should-t_2854743.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/kiesza-16706_amazing_people-have-mentioned-maybe-you-should-t_2854743.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/kiesza-16706_amazing_people-have-mentioned-maybe-you-should-t_2854743.jpg) > “People have mentioned, 'Maybe you should try to be more sexy. Look at how this butt stuff propelled this person to the top of the chart; it's amazing!' And I'm like, 'What if I really want to sing something to people?' I speak my mind. I want to be that person people feel they can listen to.” [Kiesza](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiesza/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Authenticity in artistic expression outweighs conforming to trends or external expectations. **In simple terms:** Be true to your own voice. Key Takeaway Prioritize personal expression over market pressure. Themes authenticity self‑expression confidence Mood confident defiant Type musical motivational When to use this quote - music creation - public speaking - social media Key Concepts artistic integrity industry pressure Questions to Reflect On - What sacrifices are you willing to make for authenticity? - How do you handle criticism of your style? 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