Aretha with no goals, eternally single & one step soft of heaven/ let it be understood that she owns this melody along with her emotional diplomats & her earth & her musical secrets
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Your heart is like the ocean, mysterious and dark.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the heart has depths and complexities that are not easily understood.
Bob Dylan's quote compares the heart to the ocean, emphasizing its vastness and enigma. Just as the ocean hides untold mysteries beneath its surface, our emotions and inner selves are deep, intricate, and often difficult to fathom. This metaphor encourages introspection and the acknowledgment of the complexities of human feelings and experiences.
Themes
HeartOceanMysteryEmotionDepths
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about love and relationships, to highlight the complexity of emotions.
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