“Sing me the universal.”
— Walt Whitman
Simplified Meaning:
The quote is asking for something that everyone can relate to, something that speaks to all people no matter who they are or where they come from. Imagine your favorite song—one that makes you feel happy, or sad, or inspired. Even if the song is in a different language, the music can still make you feel those emotions because the feelings are universal. In the same way, someone might tell a story about love, loss, or hope, themes that everyone understands and connects with. For example, if you tell a story about a mother’s love for her child, that’s something people all around the world know and appreciate. By creating or sharing things that are universal, you can reach and touch the hearts of many different kinds of people. So, if you write, sing, or create, try to focus on themes that everyone can understand and feel, like kindness, family, or dreams. This way, no matter who hears your message, they will find a piece of themselves in it.
