Kim Gordon Quotes

I would be too self-conscious if I just thought of writing lyrics for a song. I have to trick myself into doing it.

Kim Gordon Sonic Youth

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• I would be too self-conscious if I just thought of writing lyrics for a song. I have to trick myself into doing it.

  

  Kim Gordon Sonic Youth
  • Writing
  • Song
  • Lyrics