Drowning Quote by Federico García Lorca
““I can’t listen to you. I can’t listen to your voice. It’s as though I’d drunk a bottle of anise and fallen asleep wrapped in a quilt of roses. It pulls me along – and I know I’m drowning – but I go on down.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Poem of the Deep” by Federico García Lorca, 1930s
The speaker feels overwhelmed by an intoxicating, dreamy sensation that both lulls and threatens, yet continues despite feeling submerged.
In simple terms: He feels like drowning in a beautiful dream but keeps moving.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when allure hides danger.
Themes
dreaminess
overwhelm
danger
perseverance
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal crisis
- addiction
- mental health struggles
Key Concepts
surrealism
emotional conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What beautiful experiences have you ignored warning signs?
- How do you balance allure and safety?
A Different Perspective
The poetic allure can obscure real peril, making it hard to stop.
