Neko Case Quotes

I just really dig feeling subservient to nature. It brings me a peace and calm. Kind of like a Faustian thing, I think.

Neko Case

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• Calm

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• I just really dig feeling subservient to nature. It brings me a peace and calm. Kind of like a Faustian thing, I think.

  

  Neko Case
  • Nature
  • Feeling
  • Peace