You've got your passion. You've got your pride. But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true.
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In every heart there is a room, a sanctuary safe and strong, to heal the wounds from lovers past, until a new one comes along... So I would choose to be with you. That's if the choice were mine to make. But you can make decisions too. And you can have this heart to break. And so it goes, and so it goes. And you're the only one who knows.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the idea of emotional healing and the openness to new love after past relationships.
In this quote, Billy Joel reflects on the emotional sanctuary within each person that allows for healing from past heartbreaks. It acknowledges the complexity of love, where one must choose to embrace new relationships while recognizing the responsibilities and risks that come with opening one's heart to another. The repetition of personal choice emphasizes the importance of mutual decision-making in love.
Themes
LoveHealingHeartbreakChoicesRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a romantic toast at a wedding.
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