Quote by Miranda Lambert

So you treat your love like a firefly, like it only gets to shine for a little while.Catch it in a mason jar, with holes in the top, and run like hell to show it off.

So you treat your love like a firefly, like it only gets to

Summary

This quote metaphorically compares treating love like a firefly. It suggests that love is transient, like the fleeting light of a firefly. The idea of catching it in a mason jar with holes and running to show it off implies that we often try to possess and control love, showcasing it to others as a possession. However, just as a captured firefly will eventually die, this approach to love limits its true potential and the freedom it requires to thrive.

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By Miranda Lambert

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