Barren Ground
Roots Lost in Gray: Unveiling the Meaning of 'Barren Ground'
Lyrics
There were people living in a green valley
People inhabited a lush valley.
Found a way to make a lot of money
They discovered a lucrative method to earn money.
Made the green turn gradually gray
The prosperity led to environmental degradation, turning the green valley gray.
They figured they could do whatever they wanted
They believed they could act without consequences.
Everything would be alright
An optimistic outlook that everything would be fine.
But scars don't always heal away
Scars, however, don't always fade away.
And the sons and the daughters got diamonds and gold
Offspring inherited wealth but a land with unstable foundations.
But they were given a land where
Their inheritance lacked the stability of strong roots.
Strong roots never take hold
The land wasn't conducive to growth.
Good seed don't grow
Fertile ground is essential for good seeds to grow.
On the barren ground
Barren ground hampers the growth of positive elements.
Good things don't come along
Positive occurrences don't manifest while idle dreams persist.
As you just sit dreaming on
Passive dreaming doesn't lead to positive outcomes.
Good seed don't grow
Fertile ground is necessary for good seeds to flourish.
On the barren ground
Barren ground hampers positive growth.
Say everything fades away
Despite the passage of time, some things endure.
There you are still around
Despite challenges, one remains present.
What'll you do where will you go
Questions about the future and choices to make.
Ther was a ship along the coast
A ship transported illicit funds along the coast.
Carrying a load of black money
The money carried had a dubious origin.
In the sound near the northern lights
The ship sailed in waters near the northern lights.
When the ship set sail
When the journey began.
The crew looked for guidance
The crew sought guidance in a state of uncertainty.
In the bottom of an empty glass
Seeking solace in alcohol to cope with challenges.
Then the captain said pour me another rye
The captain requested another drink.
Then the water turned black as that cold winter's night
The water turned dark, symbolizing a troubled night.
Good seed don't grow
Favorable conditions are essential for positive growth.
On the barren ground
Barren ground inhibits the development of good qualities.
Good things don't come along
Positive occurrences are hindered while idle dreaming persists.
As you just sit dreaming on
Passive dreaming doesn't lead to positive outcomes.
Good seed don't grow
Favorable conditions are necessary for positive growth.
On the barren ground
Barren ground hampers the growth of positive elements.
Say everything fades away
Despite the passage of time, some things endure.
There you are still around
Despite challenges, one remains present.
What'll you do where will you go
Questions about the future and choices to make.
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