This powerful quote challenges traditional gender roles and depicts a woman who seeks strength, empowerment, and self-reliance rather than relying on someone else for protection or rescue.
"She wasn't looking for a knight" signifies that the woman is not seeking a traditional romantic partner who might play the role of a knight in shining armor—a symbol of chivalry and protection.
"She was looking for her sword" symbolizes her desire to find her own strength and power, her metaphorical "sword." She seeks to be self-sufficient, capable of defending herself and taking charge of her own life.