Utopia
Embracing Utopia: Alanis Morissette's Vision of Harmony and Connection
Lyrics
We'd gather around
We would come together.
All in a room
All in one space.
Fasten our belts
Buckle up and prepare.
Engage in dialogue
Engage in meaningful conversation.
We'd all slow down
Slow down collectively.
Rest without guilt
Rest without feeling guilty.
Not lie without fear
Be truthful without fear.
Disagree sans judgement
Disagree without passing judgment.
We would stay and respond
Stay and respond positively.
And expand and include and allow and forgive
Expand, include, allow, forgive.
And enjoy and evolve and discern
Enjoy, evolve, discern.
And inquire and accept and admit
Inquire, accept, admit.
And divulge and open and reach out and speak up
Divulge, open, reach out, speak up.
This is utopia, this is my utopia
Describing an ideal place, utopia.
This is my ideal, my end in sight
Expressing utopia as a personal goal or vision.
Utopia, this is my utopia
Reiteration of utopia as a concept.
This is my nirvana
Mentioning nirvana, a state of perfect happiness.
My ultimate
Referring to the ultimate goal.
We'd open our arms
Symbolic gesture of openness and acceptance.
We'd all jump in
A collective, simultaneous action of embracing.
We'd all coast down into safety nets
Descending together with safety nets, suggesting security.
We would share and listen and support and welcome
Listing positive actions: share, listen, support, welcome.
Be propelled by passion, not invest in outcomes
Emphasizing passion over focusing on outcomes.
We would breathe and be charmed and amused by difference
Encouraging appreciation for differences.
Be gentle and make room for every emotion
Promoting gentleness and acceptance of all emotions.
This is utopia, this is my utopia
Reiteration of utopia as a desired state.
This is my ideal, my end in sight
Reemphasizing the personal ideal.
Utopia, this is my utopia
Continued expression of utopia.
This is my nirvana
Reaffirming nirvana as a goal.
My ultimate
Stating the ultimate objective.
We'd provide forums
Creating spaces for open discussions.
We'd all speak out
Encouraging everyone to voice their thoughts.
We'd all be heard
Ensuring that everyone's voice is acknowledged.
We'd all feel seen
Ensuring everyone feels recognized and understood.
We'd rise post-obstacle, more defined, more grateful
Rising stronger after challenges, more defined and grateful.
We would heal, be humbled and be unstoppable
Describing a process of healing, humility, and empowerment.
We'd hold close and let go and know when to do which
Understanding when to hold on and when to let go.
We'd release and disarm and stand up and feel safe
Emphasizing the importance of release, disarmament, standing up, and feeling safe.
This is utopia, this is my utopia
Reiteration of utopia and its significance.
This is my ideal, my end in sight
Reaffirmation of the personal ideal.
Utopia, this is my utopia
Continued expression of utopia.
This is my nirvana
Repeating the aspiration for nirvana.
My ultimate
Restating the ultimate goal.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Musical expression, possibly emphasizing emotions or a transcendent experience.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
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