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Cry Quote by Mark Knopfler

“Juliet, when we made love, you used to cry. You said, "I love you like the stars above, I'll love you 'til I die". There's a place for us, you know the movie song. When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?” quote by Mark Knopfler
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“Juliet, when we made love, you used to cry. You said, "I love you like the stars above, I'll love you 'til I die". There's a place for us, you know the movie song. When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?”

Mark Knopfler

About This Quote

Source Song: “Juliet” (from the album “Love Over Gold”, 1982)

The narrator reflects on a love that was doomed by timing, urging the beloved to recognize the mismatch.

In simple terms: Love can fail when timing is wrong.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some loves are ill‑timed.

Themes

love timing regret reflection

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

musical narrative

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • heartbreak
  • self‑realization
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

romantic fatalism personal loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better align love with life circumstances?
  • What lessons does a mistimed love teach?
A Different Perspective

Timing alone may not be the only cause of failure.

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