The Earth Is
Unifying Worlds: Embracing the Essence of Air Supply's 'The Earth Is'
Lyrics
There's a man with the smallest of worlds in his hands
Portrays a man holding a small world in his hands, symbolizing fragility and vulnerability.
And a tear fills his eyes as he tries to hold on
Describes the man's emotional state with a tear, indicating struggle or difficulty in maintaining control.
Holding his world together
Highlights the man's effort to keep his world intact, suggesting a personal or metaphorical challenge.
There's a girl in the other half of the sky
Introduces a girl in a different part of the world, pondering why her planet is sighing, hinting at global concerns.
And she's wondering why her planet should sigh
Expresses the girl's curiosity and concern about the state of her world.
Don't you want me 'round forever
Ponders on the desire for lasting connections and relationships, asking for enduring companionship.
The earth is too small to be divided
States that the earth is too small to be divided, emphasizing unity and interconnectedness.
Sunrise, moonfall, deep in the heart
Describes natural cycles (sunrise, moonfall) occurring deep in the heart, connecting to universal experiences.
A part of everyone
Suggests that everyone is a part of these natural cycles, emphasizing a shared human experience.
And we can't wait anymore, the time has come
Declares an urgency to act, indicating that waiting is no longer an option.
And those who need something more will feel the sun
Implies that those seeking more in life will find fulfillment, using the metaphor of feeling the sun.
We're sharing one
Emphasizes the concept of sharing a common experience or goal with others.
The earth is too small to be divided
Reiterates the idea that the earth is too small to be divided, reinforcing the theme of unity.
Sunrise, moonfall, deep in the heart
Recalls the natural cycles and the shared experiences deep within everyone's hearts.
A part of everyone
Reaffirms the notion that everyone is a part of these universal rhythms.
And we can't wait anymore, the time is now
Reinforces the call to action, stating that the time to act is now.
You've got your foot in the door
Suggests someone being on the verge of success, with a foot in the door metaphor.
Get through somehow, break through somehow
Encourages breaking through obstacles to achieve goals, emphasizing persistence.
The earth is too small to be divided
Restates the earth's unity and indivisibility, echoing the central theme of the song.
Sunrise, moonfall, deep in the heart
Recaps the natural cycles and shared experiences as intrinsic parts of human existence.
A part of everyone
Reiterates the idea that everyone is interconnected through these common experiences.
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