I just broke up with my boyfriend, and I’ve been spending more time alone than I’d like.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is from the American musician Lucinda Williams, and it's about how she recently ended her relationship with her boyfriend. She's feeling lonely and wishing she didn't have to spend so much time by herself now that they're no longer together.
About Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for her genre-blending style and critically-praised albums. Despite a slow start, she has become a major figure in Americana and folk music, winning multiple Grammys and earning recognition as one of the greatest songwriters of her generation.
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