'The moonlight shown upon her as she lay back in my bed. It was the kind of scene I only had imagined in my head. I just could not believe it, to think that she was real. And as I tried to tell her she said 'Shhh.. I know just how you feel. And if you want to come here with me, then that's all right with me. 'Cause I've been oh so lonely, lovin' someone is a better way to be. anywhere's a better way to be.' '
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is amazed by a real romantic encounter they once imagined. The partner comforts them and suggests companionship is better than loneliness.
- In plain terms
- Finding someone real who understands your feelings feels better than being lonely.
- What can you take from it?
- Connection is better than isolation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is companionship better than solitude?
- How do you know someone feels the same?
Another view
Idealized scenes can sometimes mask deeper issues.
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