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Depression Quote by Citizen Cope

“You know it ain't easy For these thoughts here to leave me There's no words to describe it In French or in English Well, diamonds they fade And flowers they bloom And I'm telling you These feelings won't go away They've been knockin' me sideways They've been knockin' me out lately Whenever you…” quote by Citizen Cope
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“You know it ain't easy For these thoughts here to leave me There's no words to describe it In French or in English Well, diamonds they fade And flowers they bloom And I'm telling you These feelings won't go away They've been knockin' me sideways They've been knockin' me out lately Whenever you come around me These feelings won't go away They've been knockin' me sideways I keep thinking in a moment that Time will take them away But these feelings won't go away.”

Citizen Cope

About This Quote

A persistent emotional turbulence that resists resolution, expressed through vivid metaphors of fading diamonds and blooming flowers, highlighting the inescapable nature of certain feelings.

In simple terms: Enduring emotional unrest

Key Takeaway

Feelings can be relentless

Themes

emotional persistence metaphorical imagery inner conflict resilience inevitability

Mood

melancholic reflective hopeful

Type

lyric poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal introspection
  • relationship tension
  • creative block
  • stress coping
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

emotion time perception nature

Practical Applications

  • therapy journaling
  • songwriting inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can help transform persistent feelings into growth?
  • How does acknowledging emotional turbulence change its impact?
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