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About this quote

What does it mean?
A song encourages someone to keep moving forward while promising company.
In plain terms
Keep going and I will be with you.
What can you take from it?
Support helps us face new times.

Where it applies

  • leaving work
  • starting school

Putting it to work

  • sending care
  • checking in

Questions to consider

  • Who sails behind you?
  • What keeps you going?

Another view

Sometimes friends drift apart.

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