“You don't get many periods in your life when it all goes your way.”

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This points to the uneven rhythm of life, where ease is temporary and cannot be assumed. The line can be read as a sober reminder to value good stretches while they last, especially in seasons when everything is finally aligning and there is a temptation to think that will continue.

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Originally said in English.

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About Jim Kerr

Scottish musician, singer and songwriter

Jim Kerr is a Scottish musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the rock band Simple Minds. With Simple Minds, he helped lead a run of commercially successful singles in the 1980s, including "Glittering Prize," "Someone Somewhere in Summertime," "Waterfront," "Don't You (Forget About Me)," and "Alive and Kicking." The band also reached number one in the UK with "Belfast Child" in 1989.

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