I made up that story to change your mind. I could have been somebody else but now I'm me this time. 'Intro (Day I Forgot Album)'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker confesses to fabricating a story to influence someone, and asserts a new authentic identity.
- In plain terms
- I told a lie to change your mind, now I'm being true.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of how narratives shape perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it justified to lie for a cause?
- How does storytelling affect self‑identity?
Another view
It glosses over ethical issues of deception.
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Can we begin again? Save it for another friend, I was happy in my life I won't pretend. ~ 'EZ'
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Permalink to quote #19 It was easy when you were younger, you can put it back together, it was there if you ever wanted it but you closed the door and said goodbye for good. ~ 'EZ'
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