She said, 'I'll show you a picture, A picture of tomorrow, There's nothing changing, it's all sorrow.' 'Oh, no, please don't show me I'm a swine, you don't wanna know me!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A partner warns of a bleak future filled with sorrow, prompting the speaker to hide their true self.
- In plain terms
- Someone warns that tomorrow will be sad, so the speaker hides away.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear of judgment can lead to self-isolation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you hide from?
- What are you afraid they will see?
Another view
The quote is fragmented and relies on tone for full meaning.
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