Suddenly I knew that you'd have to go Your world was not mine, your eyes told me so Yet it was there I felt the crossroads of time And I wondered why.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker realizes a person must leave and senses a pivotal moment.
- In plain terms
- The speaker knew someone had to leave and felt a turning point.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice when things must end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know it is time?
- Is wondering helpful?
Another view
The speaker wonders why instead of accepting.
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