Being done Quote by Crystal
“Why not take all of me? Can't you see I'm no good without you? Take my arms I want to lose them Take my lips I'll never use them. Your goodbye left me with eyes that cry How can I go on dear, without you? You took the part that once was my heart So why not take all of me?”
About This Quote
The speaker pleads for total surrender, feeling incomplete without the beloved, and sees loss as inevitable.
In simple terms: Desperate for total loss, feeling incomplete without the lover.
Key Takeaway
Intense love can feel like a loss of self.
Themes
love
loss
dependency
despair
Mood
desperate
melancholic
Type
lament
confessional
When to use this quote
- breakup where one partner feels empty
- grieving a long‑term relationship
- a lover expressing codependency
Key Concepts
emotional dependency
identity erosion
Practical Applications
- seek supportive counseling
- rebuild personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to lose oneself in another?
- How can one heal after feeling wholly dependent?
A Different Perspective
The plea romanticizes self‑destruction; healthy boundaries are essential.
