--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't think I always look in people's…" description: "\"I don't think I always look in people's faces, like, as - I think especially when I'm doing my more intimate songs that are quite personal, I always fe..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79f/laura-mvula-12464_accusing_i-don-t-think-i-always-look-in-people-s_3150005.jpg" --- # I don't think I always look in people's faces, like, as… ![“I don't think I always look in people's faces, like, as - I think especially when I'm doing my more intimate songs that are quite personal, I always feel it's a bit accusing if I stare in someone's face when I singing quite a personal lyric.” quote by Laura Mvula](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79f/laura-mvula-12464_accusing_i-don-t-think-i-always-look-in-people-s_3150005.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79f/laura-mvula-12464_accusing_i-don-t-think-i-always-look-in-people-s_3150005.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79f/laura-mvula-12464_accusing_i-don-t-think-i-always-look-in-people-s_3150005.jpg) > “I don't think I always look in people's faces, like, as - I think especially when I'm doing my more intimate songs that are quite personal, I always feel it's a bit accusing if I stare in someone's face when I singing quite a personal lyric.” [Laura Mvula](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/laura-mvula/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Staring directly at listeners while singing intimate lyrics can feel confrontational, so artists often avoid it. **In simple terms:** Eye contact can feel accusing in personal songs. Key Takeaway Mindful performance choices. Themes performance intimacy communication Mood introspective analytical Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - live concerts - studio recording - songwriting sessions Key Concepts vulnerability audience perception artistic expression Questions to Reflect On - When does eye contact enhance a performance? - How can artists convey intimacy without staring? 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