Quote by Kimberly Perry

A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollarThey're worth so much more after I'm a gonerAnd maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'Funny when you're dead how people start listenin

A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollarT

Summary

This quote reflects on the idea that sometimes people fail to appreciate someone's thoughts or words until it's too late. The speaker suggests that their thoughts are undervalued when they are alive but will be seen as more valuable once they have passed away. It highlights the irony in how society tends to pay more attention or give more importance to someone's words and ideas after their death, illustrating the tendency for people to neglect or overlook the significance of others' thoughts during their lifetime.

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Death Inspirational Dark Bittersweet

By Kimberly Perry

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