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“It's all we ever wantedAnd all we'll ever needAnd now it's slipping through our fingersFaster than the speed of night.” quote by Jim Steinman
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“It's all we ever wantedAnd all we'll ever needAnd now it's slipping through our fingersFaster than the speed of night.”

Jim Steinman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A yearning for something once cherished that is now slipping away quickly.

In simple terms: Lost desire fades fast.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and cherish what you have.

Themes

desire loss time impermanence

Mood

melancholic urgent

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal goals
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

nostalgia urgency ephemerality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you letting slip?
  • How can you act before it fades?
A Different Perspective

The intensity may be exaggerated, overlooking realistic expectations.

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