There's a new hit rock group or singer every five minutes, but with country music, you have one hit and those people love you forever.
Kenny RogersRead
So sweep away the sand an' dry the ocean, an' just pack the moon an' stars up in a cardboard box. And stop the clouds from chimin', block the sun from shinin',an' paint the sky a deeper shade of blue, 'cause my world's over without you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep sense of loss and longing for a loved one.
In this quote, Kenny Rogers conveys the profound emptiness and despair one feels when a significant other is no longer present. The imagery of negating natural elements like the ocean, clouds, and sun emphasizes the depth of his sorrow, suggesting that the absence of this person makes the world feel incomplete and colorless.
Themes
LossLongingLoveAbsenceSorrow
In practice
Example use cases
During a memorial service, sharing this quote can capture the feelings of loss.
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