--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Let the sun stop burning, Let them tell…" description: "\"Let the sun stop burning, Let them tell me love's not worth going through. If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, The only dream that mat..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c4/bette-midler-1976_burning_let-the-sun-stop-burning-let-them-tell-m_935642.jpg" --- # Let the sun stop burning, Let them tell me love's not… ![“Let the sun stop burning, Let them tell me love's not worth going through. If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, The only dream that mattered had come true ...In this life I was loved by you.” quote by Bette Midler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c4/bette-midler-1976_burning_let-the-sun-stop-burning-let-them-tell-m_935642.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c4/bette-midler-1976_burning_let-the-sun-stop-burning-let-them-tell-m_935642.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c4/bette-midler-1976_burning_let-the-sun-stop-burning-let-them-tell-m_935642.jpg) > “Let the sun stop burning, Let them tell me love's not worth going through. If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, The only dream that mattered had come true ...In this life I was loved by you.” [Bette Midler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bette-midler/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love is worth enduring hardship; even when everything collapses, true love validates existence. **In simple terms:** Love endures hardship. Key Takeaway Value love despite challenges. Themes love resilience hope Mood emotional hopeful Type song lyational When to use this quote - relationship struggles - personal loss - commitment Key Concepts sacrifice emotional depth Questions to Reflect On - What sacrifices have you made for love? - How do you find meaning in love’s difficulties? 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