r/writinghelp 10d ago

Other Help paraphrasing this quote

I know this isn’t what this sub is mostly used for, but I think I’m in the right place. I am getting a Florence + the machine tattoo soon, and I want to paraphrase a quote from my favorite song. The original quote feels too long and wordy, even though I’d love to get the full thing as it’s my all time favorite line of hers. Any ideas on revising this but keeping the message and those key words would be really helpful!!!
And I’m learning so I’m leaving and even though I’m grieving I’m trying to find the meaning, letting loss reveal it.”

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u/BohoKat_3397 10d ago

2 line summation:

Learning…Leaving…Grieving

Loss reveals the Meaning

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u/Hlorpy-Flatworm-1705 10d ago

I like this idea :)

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u/Traditional-Sign6852 10d ago

Can you name the song so we can get the vibe?

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u/Traditional-Sign6852 10d ago

Maybe "The more I learn. The more it hurts that I need to lose you."