A state of mind lost to itself can never be brought under control; in such a condition, neither does the adviser's counsel work nor does the preacher's sermon have any effect.

When love or passion pulls someone completely out of themselves, logic quietly steps aside. The poet touches on that deeply entranced state of heart where neither the well-meaning advice of a sensible friend nor the moral sermons of a preacher can make a dent. It is an affectionate reminder that a heart swept away by true feeling simply lives beyond the reach of worldly rules.