--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I didn't even think I would make it that…" description: "\"I didn't even think I would make it that long. I thought I would drug overdose, like Jimi Hendrix. I thank God every day to even be here.\" — Rick James" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/564/rick-james-10089_drug_i-didn-t-even-think-i-would-make-it-that_2416297.jpg" --- # I didn't even think I would make it that long. I thought I… ![“I didn't even think I would make it that long. I thought I would drug overdose, like Jimi Hendrix. I thank God every day to even be here.” quote by Rick James](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/564/rick-james-10089_drug_i-didn-t-even-think-i-would-make-it-that_2416297.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/564/rick-james-10089_drug_i-didn-t-even-think-i-would-make-it-that_2416297.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/564/rick-james-10089_drug_i-didn-t-even-think-i-would-make-it-that_2416297.jpg) > “I didn't even think I would make it that long. I thought I would drug overdose, like Jimi Hendrix. I thank God every day to even be here.” [Rick James](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-james/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Reflects on survival against odds and gratitude for life despite expectations of early death. **In simple terms:** Surviving against expectations, feeling grateful. Key Takeaway Appreciate each day. Themes survival gratitude faith Mood reflective hopeful Type personal inspirational When to use this quote - overcoming addiction - health crises - daily gratitude - spiritual reflection Key Concepts Resilience miracle personal growth Questions to Reflect On - What daily practice keeps you grateful? - How do you honor past hardships? 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