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Dreams Quote by Tom Waits

“And they all pretend they're Orphans And their memory's like a train You can see it getting smaller as it pulls away And the things you can't remember Tell the things you can't forget that History puts a saint in every dream” quote by Tom Waits
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““And they all pretend they're Orphans And their memory's like a train You can see it getting smaller as it pulls away And the things you can't remember Tell the things you can't forget that History puts a saint in every dream””

Tom Waits

About This Quote

Source Song: "Orphans", 1995

The lyrics portray memory fading like a train moving away, turning past events into distant, almost forgotten dreams.

In simple terms: Memories become distant as time passes.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments before they fade.

Themes

memory time loss nostalgia

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

lyrical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • therapy

Key Concepts

impermanence subjective reality dreams

Questions to Reflect On

  • What memories do you let slip?
  • How can we preserve important moments?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize loss, ignoring coping strategies.

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