If you can't tell your sister, If you can't tell a priest, 'Cause it's so deep you don't think that you can speak about it To anyone, Can you tell it to your heart? Can you find it in your heart To let go of these feelings...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks if one can confess deep feelings to their heart when unable to tell others.
- In plain terms
- If you cannot tell anyone else, can you tell your heart and let go of these feelings?
- What can you take from it?
- Turn to your inner self when external support is unavailable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you tell your heart?
- When is silence necessary?
Another view
Relying solely on oneself may not provide enough support in severe cases.
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