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When I listen to music, I dont want to hear about flowers. I like death and destruction
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"When I listen to music, I don't want to hear about flowers. I like death and destruction"

- Jonathan Davis

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This quote by Jonathan Davis talks to the concept that music can be a form of escapism. He is expressing his preference for music that is darker and more extreme, rather than music that is light and cheerful. He is suggesting that he chooses music that is more intense and that talks to darker themes such as death and destruction. This might be interpreted as a method of expressing his own inner turmoil and has a hard time, and a desire to escape from the mundane and the everyday. It might likewise be viewed as a method of revealing his own personal battles and a desire to find solace in music that speaks to his own experiences. Ultimately, this quote speaks to the concept that music can be a powerful type of expression and a way to get away from the everyday.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jonathan Davis somewhere between January 18, 1971 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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