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Monstre (I Assimilate Late) - Courtney Swain

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This is the title track off of Courtney Swain's "Monstre."

COURTNEY SWAIN INTERVIEW QUESTION #3

In the song Monstre, you mention that you "assimilate late" as if you're solving a social riddle at the last second, right before it's too late. How does your life as an artist play into your ability to understand the world and survive?

Courtney: "When I made the decision to be an artist, I unknowingly freed myself from certain social norms and social obligations. But, at the same time I chose a profession that requires honesty, courage, and open communication. Whether it be my nature, nurture, or culture, I was not equipped with the right set of those tools when I started, and I've doubted, hated, re-evaluated, and restructured myself in order to continue doing what I believe to be my calling. How does that play into my ability to understand and survive the world? Sticking to being an artist helps me feel good about being in my own skin. I'm proud of what I do and what I stand for, and I think I'm a better person because of it. Because of my experiences, I think I'm less prejudiced and more compassionate than I would have been, had I chose to be an non-artist. All that gives me a positive and optimistic filter to see the world through, and it makes living more enjoyable. I think more people enjoying living will make for a happier and healthier community, so I naively like to think that cultivating my own happiness is one small thing that I can contribute to society."

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from Secret Dog RPM Sampler, released April 30, 2015

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