There's one thing I know I'd like to live long enough to savour, That's when they finally put you in the ground, I'll stand on your grave and tramp the dirt down.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a strong desire to survive until an enemy is buried.
- In plain terms
- I want to live long enough to see you die and bury you.
- What can you take from it?
- Survival can be a form of victory or revenge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is surviving enemies a valid goal?
- What drives this hatred?
Another view
This sentiment promotes hostility and is not constructive.
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