And she walked away in silence, It's strange, how you never know, But we'd both gotten what we'd asked for, Such a long, long time ago.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two people part ways in silence, realizing they got what they wanted long ago without knowing it.
- In plain terms
- They separated quietly knowing they both got what they wanted years ago.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes getting what you want leads to unintended separation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you ask for long ago?
- How do you react to silence after change?
Another view
The quote leaves unclear what they specifically asked for.
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