Black Quote by Wendy Cope
“On Waterloo Bridge where we said our goodbyes, the weather conditions bring tears to my eyes. I wipe them away with a black woolly glove And try not to notice I've fallen in love On Waterloo Bridge I am trying to think: This is nothing. you're high on the charm and the drink. But the juke-box inside me is playing a song That says something different. And when was it wrong? On Waterloo Bridge with the wind in my hair I am tempted to skip. You're a fool. I don't care. the head does its best but the heart is the boss- I admit it before I am halfway across”
About This Quote
A wistful confession of love that battles rational denial, set against a rainy bridge scene.
In simple terms: Love versus reason
Key Takeaway
Heart overrides mind
Themes
love
inner conflict
memory
place
emotion
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
lyric
confessional
When to use this quote
- confessing love
- walking on a bridge
- rainy setting
Key Concepts
self-awareness
vulnerability
Practical Applications
- poetry
- songwriting
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the bridge symbolize?
- How does the glove function metaphorically?
