Alt, hvad du har elsket, er alt, hvad du ejer.
Tom Waits
Tom Waits er en amerikansk musiker, komponist, sangskriver og skuespiller. Hans musik, som er en blanding af rock, blues, jazz og eksperimenterende teknikker, fokuserer ofte på samfundets skyggesider og leveres med hans karakteristiske dybe, grynede stemme.
The quote is from the song “Take It With Me” from the album “Mule Variations” released in 1999. The song was written by Waits and his wife, Kathleen Brennan, his frequent collaborator. This evocative song finds Waits singing from the perspective of a person pondering his death, and the song explores the idea of retaining what one treasure most: memories.
In a broader sense, the quote encapsulates the essence of human existence. It suggests that our experiences, the love we give and receive, and the memories we create, are the true wealth we accumulate in life. These intangible treasures are what we truly own and can carry with us, even beyond the physical realm. It’s a poignant reminder to cherish our experiences and the love we share, as they form the fabric of our lives and our legacy. It’s not the material possessions, but the love we’ve given and received that we truly own and can take with us when we depart from this world.
This quote is like a time machine, taking me back to past memories. It’s been with me in good and bad times, reminding me of what’s important in life. Like an old friend, it’s grown with me and my understanding of it deepens each time I revisit it. It marks my past and guides my future. It’s my favourite quote and a part of who I am and want to be.
Mennesker, du har elsket, forsvinder aldrig for evigt. De kan dø eller forlade dig, men hvis du har elsket dem, er de stadig i dig. De eneste ting, du virkelig ejer, er dem, du har i dit hjerte. Kig ind i dit hjerte.
PS: My favourite cover of the song: "Tag det med mig" (Martin Halla)