And I was waiting over here for life to begin, I was looking for the new thing And you were the sunshine heading my front line. I was alone you, were just around the corner from me. ~ 'Life On A Chain'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls waiting for life to start, finding hope in another person who was close but felt distant.
- In plain terms
- I waited for life to begin and found hope in you, even though you felt far away.
- What can you take from it?
- Finding hope in someone when life feels uncertain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life begin for you?
- Who is your sunshine?
Another view
It relies on external sources for life meaning.
More from Pete Yorn
So I sold the town away, I couldn't wait to forget you, I was killed in half a day, I hadn't time to regret you, ~ 'Life On A Chain'
Permalink to quote #27 So why'd you say those words to him. If you could start over again. ~ 'When You See The Light'
Permalink to quote #29 You don't have to walk alone. ~ 'So Much Work'
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