Cat Power Quotes

Playing the guitar, you kind of lock into a rhythm and a groove, and then it relaxes me to make up lyrics and sing.

Cat Power

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• Guitar
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• Playing the guitar, you kind of lock into a rhythm and a groove, and then it relaxes me to make up lyrics and sing.

  

  Cat Power
  • Kind
  • Guitar
  • Relax