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Lyrics are very different. There is a clear line between that and a poem. Something that has been a source of great exci
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"Lyrics are very different. There is a clear line between that and a poem. Something that has been a source of great excitement and delight for me is this idea that I get to rhyme"

- Joanna Newsom

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This quote by Joanna Newsom speaks to the difference between lyrics and poems. She expresses her interest for the concept of rhyming, which is a crucial element of both lyrics and poems. She suggests that lyrics stand out from poems in that they are typically set to music and are implied to be sung. This is a special kind of expression that enables a greater level of imagination and emotion than a poem alone. Newsom's excitement for the concept of rhyming suggests that she discovers great delight in the innovative process of composing lyrics. She likely values the obstacle of discovering the ideal words and rhymes to communicate her message in such a way that is both meaningful and pleasurable to listen to. Her enthusiasm for this kind of expression appears in her quote, and it is clear that she finds fantastic happiness in composing lyrics.

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Joanna Newsom This quote is written / told by Joanna Newsom somewhere between January 18, 1982 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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