My music is my way to rearrange the world according to my own hopes.
Meaning of the quote
Stephan Jenkins, an American musician, believes that his music allows him to shape and change the world in a way that reflects his own dreams and desires. He uses his music as a tool to create a world that aligns with his personal aspirations and vision.
About Stephan Jenkins
Stephan Jenkins is the lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Third Eye Blind. He began his music career in 1992 and has since released numerous successful albums with the band, as well as pursuing some solo projects and acting roles.
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It’s important to face down your demons.
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I was not someone who participated in other people’s castles.
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I carry groceries home on the tank of my motorcycle.
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When you’re just shagging girls, you can talk about it, but once it gets real, then you don’t.
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You make kingdoms and castles on your own.
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Am I a rock star? Yeah, I guess.
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My music is so often like a lullaby I write to myself to make sense of things I can’t tie together, or things I’ve lost, or things I’ll never have.
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What we value about music and literature are the moments that they create in our minds when we encounter them.
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