Great friends Quote by Robin Benway
““If you really want to know something about me, you should know this: I like my music loud. I mean loud. I'm not talking about the kind of loud where your parents knock on your bedroom door and ask you to turn it down. Please. That's amateur hour. When I say loud, I mean you-can't-hear-your-parents-knocking-and-the-neighbors-are-putting-a-FOR-SALE-sign-on-their-house-and-moving-to-another-block-because-they-can't-handle-the-constant-noise-anymore loud. You have to turn it up so that your chest shakes and the drums get in between your ribs like a heartbeat and the bass goes up your spine and frizzles your brain and all you can do is dance or spin in a circle or just scream along because you know that however this music makes you feel, it's exactly right. If you are not this kind of person, then I don't think we'll be great friends.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, 2010
Loud music is a visceral, immersive experience that embodies personal identity and emotional release, demanding full bodily engagement.
In simple terms: Loud music creates intense, bodily immersion and self‑expression.
Key Takeaway
Embrace music that moves you fully.
Themes
identity
expression
music
emotion
community
Mood
energetic
passionate
introspective
Type
personal
expressive
When to use this quote
- concerts
- personal playlists
- dance parties
- creative work
Key Concepts
psychology
aesthetics
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “loud” mean to you personally?
- How do you balance personal enjoyment with others’ comfort?
A Different Perspective
Too loud can alienate others or cause hearing damage.
