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“Dance me to the children who are asking to be born. Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn. Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn.” quote by Madeleine Peyroux
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“Dance me to the children who are asking to be born. Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn. Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn.”

Madeleine Peyroux

About This Quote

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

The lyrics poetically request protection and comfort amidst vulnerability and brokenness.

In simple terms: Seeks shelter and comfort despite brokenness.

Key Takeaway

Seek support when feeling vulnerable.

Themes

vulnerability comfort hope fragility

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

artistic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • mental health
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

poetry emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does shelter mean to you?
  • How can you find strength within brokenness?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing protection may ignore personal agency.

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