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“Some days i'm bursting at the seams With all my half remembered dreams And then it shoots me down again I feel the dampness as it creeps I hear you coughing in your sleep Beneath a broken window pane Tomorrow girl i'll buy you chips A lollipop to stain your lips And it'll all be right as rain This…” quote by David Gray
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““Some days i'm bursting at the seams With all my half remembered dreams And then it shoots me down again I feel the dampness as it creeps I hear you coughing in your sleep Beneath a broken window pane Tomorrow girl i'll buy you chips A lollipop to stain your lips And it'll all be right as rain This ain't no love that's guiding me ””

David Gray

About This Quote

Source Song: “A Love That’s Guiding Me” (lyrics), 2020

The narrator struggles with dreams and setbacks, seeking comfort in simple pleasures and hopeful reassurance.

In simple terms: Dreams clash with reality; small joys bring hope.

Key Takeaway

Find solace in everyday moments.

Themes

dreams setbacks comfort hope

Mood

melancholic optimistic

Type

ly conversational

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • listening to music
  • mindful breaks
  • support groups

Key Concepts

Emotional resilience creative expression personal struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small joy steadies you?
  • How do you turn setbacks into growth?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be fleeting without concrete action.

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