"If we'd had another carefree 70's, I'd have been dead. It was a little too carefree, you know? I don't know how carefree they were for me, I think I was worried then, I can't remember what about"

Randy Newman's quote assesses the carefree nature of the 70's and how it could have been harmful to his life. He acknowledges that while the 70's were carefree, he was still fretted about something, though he can't remember what it was. This quote speaks to the concept that even in the most carefree of times, there can still be concerns and stress and anxieties that people are dealing with. It likewise talks to the concept that even when we look back on a time fondly, there can still be underlying concerns that we might not remember. This quote is a pointer that even in the most carefree of times, there can still be concerns and anxieties that we are handling. It is a reminder to be mindful of our psychological health and to take care of ourselves, even in the most carefree of times.