The trees get wheeled away
“
so believe you're who you are
and stay in character
but at the end of the play the audience walks away
and ill be shivering cold on a well lit stage
— Conor Oberst
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "so believe you're who you are
and stay in character
but at the end of the play the audience walks away
and ill be shivering cold on a well lit stage" in the context of "The trees get wheeled away" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Conor Oberst" (Quotes, Noise Floor (Rarities: 1998-2005) (2006))
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About Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, Commander Venus and Park Ave.
About Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, Commander Venus and Park Ave.
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