Quotation by

Brian Eno

Lyrics are always misleading because they make people think that that's what the music is about.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Brian Eno is saying that the words in a song can cause listeners to focus only on the story or message they tell, rather than the actual sound and feeling of the music itself. This means people might misunderstand or overlook the true artistic purpose behind the music because they are too caught up in the lyrics.

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