You know the day destroys the night, Night divides the day, Tried to run - Tried to hide - Break on through to the other side!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges natural opposition between day and night but calls for breaking through barriers to reach another state.
- In plain terms
- Day and night fight each other but you should try to break through to the other side.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek to transcend natural conflicts or divisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is blocking your way?
- Why break through?
Another view
Avoiding conflict isn't always possible or beneficial.
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We chased our pleasures here, Dug our treasures there, But can you still recall The time we cried? Break on through to the other side.
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