Quote by Citizen Cope

You know it ain't easy For these thoughts here to leave meThere's no words to describe itIn French or in EnglishWell, diamonds they fadeAnd flowers they bloomAnd I'm telling youThese feelings won't go awayThey've been knockin' me sidewaysThey've been knockin' me out latelyWhenever you come around meThese feelings won't go away They've been knockin' me sidewaysI keep thinking in a moment thatTime will take them awayBut these feelings won't go away.

You know it ain't easy For these thoughts here to leave meTh

Summary

This quote expresses the struggle of keeping unwanted thoughts and feelings at bay. The speaker acknowledges that no language can adequately describe these emotions and compares them to fading diamonds and blooming flowers. Despite hoping that time will eventually erode these feelings, they persistently torment the individual whenever the cause of these emotions is present. The speaker is overwhelmed, as these lingering emotions continue to knock them off balance, pervading their thoughts and refusing to fade away.

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Life Depression Emotions

By Citizen Cope

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