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The speaker says she has often avoided writing love songs because expressing love directly feels difficult for her. The quote suggests a personal discomfort with saying "I love you" plainly, even in music.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jenny Lewis
American singer-songwriter and actress
Jennifer Diane Lewis is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known as the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and keyboardist of the indie rock band Rilo Kiley, and also as a solo artist. Her work spans both band and solo performance, and she is identified with indie rock through her role in Rilo Kiley. As a songwriter and performer, she is known for music as well as acting, with her public profile centered on those creative roles.
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