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Love isn't always magic. But if I offered my body to the magician, if I told him to cut me in half so after that I could come to you whole and ask for you back would you listen for this dark alley love song? For the winter we heated our home from the steam off our own bodies?
Andrea Gibson
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Love involves sacrifices and the deeper emotional connections between people.

This quote by Andrea Gibson conveys the complexities of love, suggesting that it is not always enchanting or flawless. It speaks to the sacrifices one is willing to make in a relationship, describing an intense longing for connection, warmth, and a sense of wholeness, even through difficult or dark times.

Themes

LoveSacrificeConnectionWholenessWarmth

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used during a wedding ceremony to denote the depth of commitment in a relationship.

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