Jefferson Bible
Searching for Truth: A Soul's Quest in 'Jefferson Bible'
Lyrics
Well I’ve been working like hell to remember a truth
Expressing the difficulty of recalling a fundamental truth through hard work.
Like some star I could fix in the sky
Desiring a stable truth, comparable to fixing a star in the sky.
Like a magnetic pole, it would pull me and I would know right
Seeking a truth that acts like a magnetic force, providing certainty.
And I've been racking my brain to remember the words
Struggling to remember important words that hold significance.
Like some spell I could say and be whole
Desiring a spell or formula that could bring completeness.
It was the simplest sound of a word written down in a book
Finding simplicity in the written word, perhaps from a book.
But if the essence of fact could be harnessed like that
Exploring the idea of capturing the essence of truth in a tangible way.
Well, I could boil down God like a broth
Imagining the ability to distill the concept of God into a comprehensible form.
Then stay out half the night drinking soma with all of the boys
Playfully envisioning a carefree night with friends after understanding life's truths.
But does coherence exist in the world as it is?
Questioning the existence of coherence in the world.
Can a man find some sense in this life?
Contemplating the search for meaning and sense in life.
“What is truth?” Pilate asked on a Friday as black as the night
Referencing Pilate's question about truth, possibly highlighting existential questioning.
Oh but you can’t simplify when you're reasoning why
Acknowledging the complexity of reasoning and the inability to simplify.
No, you can't sip your supper like that
Highlighting the inadequacy of superficial engagement, particularly in understanding truth.
You feel strange, you have changed who you were when you had your first draught
Reflecting on personal change after experiencing something profound.
Oh you can sharpen your cynical sense of regret
Suggesting a sharpened awareness of regret, potentially a consequence of self-discovery.
You can cut out all the parts you don't like
Encouraging the removal of undesirable aspects of oneself.
You and your Jefferson Bible to lull you to sleep at night
Criticizing the selective interpretation of life akin to using a "Jefferson Bible."
Or you can choose to be careful and take in the whole of existence.
Advocating for a holistic approach to life, embracing all aspects of existence.
Oh God, what a sight!
Expressing awe or amazement at the vastness of existence.
But baby, I want you to tell me
Inviting a partner to share their inner struggles or secrets.
About all the dark things that hide in your heart
Encouraging openness about the darker aspects of one's heart.
Show me what makes you so lonely
Expressing a desire to understand and alleviate loneliness in a partner.
Did somebody hurt you, did somebody lie?
Suspecting that past hurts or lies may contribute to a partner's loneliness.
Baby, I want you to tell me
Reiterating the desire for a partner to share their inner struggles.
About all the dark things that hide in your heart
Encouraging continued openness about the darker aspects of the heart.
Show me what makes you so lonely
Repeating the desire to understand and alleviate a partner's loneliness.
Did somebody hurt you, did somebody lie?
Suspecting that past hurts or lies may contribute to a partner's loneliness (repeated).
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