--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But if it wasn't you, then who would I…" description: "\"“But if it wasn't you, then who would I dream about?”\" — Siri Mitchell" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19e/siri-mitchell-29015_dreams_but-if-it-wasn-t-you-then-who-would-i-dr_1055323.jpg" --- # But if it wasn't you, then who would I dream about? ![“But if it wasn't you, then who would I dream about?” quote by Siri Mitchell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19e/siri-mitchell-29015_dreams_but-if-it-wasn-t-you-then-who-would-i-dr_1055323.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19e/siri-mitchell-29015_dreams_but-if-it-wasn-t-you-then-who-would-i-dr_1055323.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19e/siri-mitchell-29015_dreams_but-if-it-wasn-t-you-then-who-would-i-dr_1055323.jpg) > ““But if it wasn't you, then who would I dream about?”” [Siri Mitchell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/siri-mitchell/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She questions the source of her longing, suggesting that love or desire is tied to a specific person. **In simple terms:** Love feels tied to one person. Key Takeaway Identify who truly inspires your dreams. Themes love longing identity Mood thoughtful melancholic Type poetic introspective When to use this quote - relationships - creative writing - personal reflection Key Concepts attachment yearning Questions to Reflect On - Who truly fuels your aspirations? - Is longing for a person limiting? A Different Perspective Dreams may be idealized, not realistic. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Dream](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dream/) [Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/) ## Related quotes > [“I had a dream about you last night... 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