I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love.

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that the person wants to be like a warm, comforting light that shines on and surrounds all the people they care about. They want to be a source of warmth and happiness for their loved ones, like a gentle glow that envelops and cares for them.

About Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has been in various other bands as well and was named the Best Songwriter of 2008 by Rolling Stone magazine.

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Love’s an excuse to get hurt.

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Why are you scared to dream of god when it’s salvation that you want?

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I know a girl who cries when she practices violin because each note sounds so pure it just cuts into her, and then the melody comes pouring out her eyes. Now, to me, everything else just sounds like a lie.

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