I was alone, only 'til you took me away. ~ 'Black'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on a previous state of isolation that ended only after another person intervened.
- In plain terms
- I was alone until you came and took me away.
- What can you take from it?
- Someone stepping in can end your isolation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who took you away from loneliness?
- What was your isolation like?
Another view
It suggests isolation can only be broken by others.
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