More Than Just This Song
Musical Wings: A Gratitude Symphony to the Mentor Beyond Melodies
Lyrics
Like a boat on a river this bus is floating down this old highway
Compares the bus journey to a boat floating down a river, symbolizing the continuous flow of life on the highway.
Looking out the window I think about how I got here today
Reflecting on the journey and contemplating how the artist arrived at their current point in life.
Anyone who's anywhere had some help getting there its true
Acknowledges the universal truth that everyone who achieves success receives help along the way.
And one of the reasons why I get to do the things I do
Expresses gratitude for the opportunities in life, attributing one's success to the support received.
I met this angel
Introduces a mentor or guide referred to as an angel.
With callused hands
Describes the angel's hands as callused, suggesting hard work and experience.
Who led this boy to his band
Highlights the angel's role in leading the artist to their musical band.
Under his wing I learned to fly
Expresses gratitude for the mentorship that allowed the artist to metaphorically fly in their musical journey.
On these six strings through this life
Refers to playing music on six strings as a metaphor for navigating through life.
You can hear them in my playing
Suggests that the influence of the mentor can be heard in the artist's musical performance.
Although he's gone
Acknowledges the mentor's absence or passing.
And I owe him so much more than just this song
Expresses indebtedness to the mentor beyond the music created, implying a deeper impact.
Like a leaf that had fallen I was drifting down the stream
Uses the metaphor of a fallen leaf to describe a directionless state before the mentor's influence.
Mr. Guitar came into my life and let me live this dream
Introduces "Mr. Guitar" as a significant figure who brought the artist's dreams to life.
His old Gretch still speaking still speaking its teaching all of us a ton
Highlights the enduring impact of Mr. Guitar's instrument (Gretch) and its teachings.
He was my friend and my hero all wrapped up in one
Describes Mr. Guitar as both a friend and a hero, emphasizing the personal and inspirational aspects.
I met this angel
Reiterates the presence of the guiding angel in the artist's life.
With callused hands
Repeats the description of the angel's callused hands, underscoring experience and hard work.
Who lead this naive boy into his band
Reemphasizes the angel's role in guiding the artist into their musical journey.
Under his wing I learned to fly
Expresses gratitude for the mentorship that allowed the artist to metaphorically fly at night.
On his six strings into the night
Uses the image of six strings to symbolize the journey through life guided by the mentor.
I can still hear him playing although he's gone
Recalls the mentor's musical influence that persists even after their departure.
And I owe him so much more than just this song
Reiterates the depth of gratitude beyond the creation of music.
Every face we see from we every stage we roll
Describes the ongoing impact of faces and stages, suggesting a lasting influence of those who have contributed.
With every note we play even though there gone
Continues the theme of the enduring influence of those who have passed away, particularly through music.
They live on
Affirms that the legacy of influential individuals lives on through their contributions.
They live on
Reiterates the idea that the impact and influence of significant figures persist beyond their physical presence.
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