Spirit on the Water
Mystical Reflections: Unraveling Barclay James Harvest's Spirit on the Water
Lyrics
There's a spirit floating on the water
There is a spiritual presence or essence symbolically represented as floating on the water.
There's a shadow lying down by the shore
There is a shadow, possibly indicating a darker or hidden aspect, lying near the shore.
Wasn't he there a year before?
Raising the question of whether this spirit or shadow was present in a similar way a year ago.
A sacrifice for the coat he's wearing
Refers to a sacrifice made for a coat, suggesting a cost or trade-off for material possession.
A 'paradise' for the lady
Describes a 'paradise' offered to a lady, possibly metaphorical, and raises the question of the consequences.
Who dares color him red upon the shore?
Asks if the lady dares to stain or influence this spirit with the color red, a symbol of passion or danger.
We carry the burden upon our shoulder
Addresses the collective responsibility carried on our shoulders.
We carry their lives in the palm of our hand
Emphasizes the weight of holding others' lives in our hands, suggesting shared responsibility for others.
Don't you care about the state you're in
Raises concern about the current condition or situation one is in.
Or don't you understand?
Asks whether the individual is aware or comprehends the gravity of their circumstances.
See the spirit floating on the water
Reiterates the presence of the spiritual essence floating on the water.
See the shadow lying down by the shore
Reiterates the existence of the shadow lying near the shore.
Wasn't he there some years before?
Ponders whether this spiritual presence or shadow has been there for several years.
We carry the burden upon our shoulder
Repeats the theme of carrying burdens collectively on our shoulders.
We carry their lives in the palm of our hand
Reiterates the responsibility of holding others' lives in our hands.
Don't you care about the state you're in
Repeats the question about caring for the current state one is in.
Or don't you understand?
Repeats the inquiry about understanding the gravity of the situation.
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