What I am trying to get across to you; is please take of yourselves and those that you love; because that is what we are hear for, that’s all we got, and that is all we can take with us. Are you with me?
Meaning of the quote
The quote is saying that the most important thing in life is to take care of yourself and the people you love. That's why we are here on this Earth - to care for ourselves and our loved ones. At the end of the day, that's all we have, and that's the only thing we can take with us when we're gone. The main message is to focus on what really matters most - your own well-being and the well-being of those closest to you.
About Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan was a legendary American blues rock guitarist known for his incredible technical prowess and influential career. Despite his mainstream success only lasting 7 years, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time and a key figure in the blues music revival of the 1980s.
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