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Desperate Quote by Keri Hilson

“We all make mistakes, Sometimes we do desperate things, What does it prove? NOTHING, And you never do nothing wrong, Then what took you so long, took you so long, Cuz I keep, keep hanging on, keep, keep hanging on.” quote by Keri Hilson
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“We all make mistakes, Sometimes we do desperate things, What does it prove? NOTHING, And you never do nothing wrong, Then what took you so long, took you so long, Cuz I keep, keep hanging on, keep, keep hanging on.”

Keri Hilson

About This Quote

Source Song: "Hang On" by Keri Hilson, 2008

The lyrics express frustration over repeated mistakes and lingering pain, questioning why one continues to endure hardship despite knowing the futility.

In simple terms: Mistakes cause pain and lingering doubt.

Key Takeaway

Recognize patterns and choose healthier responses.

Themes

mistakes frustration resilience selfreflection

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

ly emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship conflict
  • personal setbacks
  • mental health coping
  • addiction recovery
  • career disappointment

Key Concepts

psychology emotional endurance behavioral cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What patterns keep you stuck?
  • How can you break the cycle of self‑sabotage?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes all suffering is self‑inflicted, ignoring external factors.

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