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What does it mean?
Petty expresses confidence in a relationship regardless of the other's feelings. He feels they are connected.
In plain terms
Love matters, but he feels sure you will stay.
What can you take from it?
Confidence can persist regardless of uncertainty.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • personal affirmations
  • songwriting

Putting it to work

  • express confidence
  • reassure others

Questions to consider

  • Can you trust your intuition about others?
  • How do you show acceptance?

Another view

Confidence does not guarantee mutual feelings.

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