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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

  • starting life
  • seeking purpose
  • new relationship

Putting it to work

  • find your light
  • acknowledge waiting
  • appreciate connections

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

  1. 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'

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  2. So why'd you say those words to him. If you could start over again. ~ 'When You See The Light'

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  3. You don't have to walk alone. ~ 'So Much Work'

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