Language is an inadequate form of communication. If you've picked up an instrument, it's because you don't feel you are communicating sufficiently.
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It's getting to the point where I am no fun anymore, I am sorry. / Sometimes it hurts so badly I must cry out loud, ' I am lonely.' / I am yours, you are mine, you are what you are, you make it hard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses deep feelings of loneliness and longing within a complex relationship.
In this quote, Stephen Stills conveys the emotional turmoil that can arise from love and connection, where deep attachment brings both joy and pain. The speaker acknowledges their struggle with loneliness and a sense of losing the fun in the relationship, while also expressing devotion to their partner, indicating a desire for understanding and intimacy despite the difficulties they face.
Themes
LonelinessLoveRelationshipsPainAttachment
In practice
Example use cases
A friend may use this quote to express their feelings during a tough time in their romantic relationship.
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