Peace in the Valley
Harmony Beyond Selfishness
Lyrics
Looking out my window
Reflecting on the surroundings from a personal perspective.
Peace in the valley just don't come
Expressing the difficulty in achieving peace in life.
Though I know that man's my brother
Acknowledging the common humanity with others, emphasizing brotherhood.
And that I'm the selfish one
Recognizing one's own flaws and self-centeredness.
The hour is getting later
Highlighting the urgency to address issues as time passes.
It's time we had begun
Calling for action or change to begin.
Knowing something's one thing
Understanding something intellectually is not enough; action is required.
But the race must still be run
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the human race's journey.
Take care of little jealousies
Advising to address and overcome petty jealousies.
And talk that kills for fun
Criticizing harmful gossip or conversation.
And hold your heart in readiness
Encouraging emotional preparedness.
It's so easy to come undone
Warning about the ease with which things can fall apart.
But I think I saw a brand new light
Perceiving a positive change or insight.
Coming over the horizon
Anticipating a promising future.
Brighter than all the others
Describing the newfound optimism as brighter than previous experiences.
And it says all men are brothers under the skin
Conveying the idea that all people share a common bond as brothers.
Brothers under the skin
Reiteration of the universal brotherhood concept.
Looking out my window
Revisiting the idea of struggling to find peace.
Peace in the valley just don't come
Reaffirming the difficulty in achieving peace.
Though I know that she's my sister
Extending the concept of brotherhood to include sisters.
And that I'm the selfish one
Acknowledging personal shortcomings again.
And I look at all the people
Observing and appreciating people with affection.
And I love the ones I can
Loving those one can, implying limitations in affection.
And I wonder if the dream will be
Contemplating whether dreams will be realized or lost.
Or be turned into sand
Expressing concern about dreams turning into disappointment.
Still I think I saw a brand new light
Perceiving another positive change or revelation.
Coming over the horizon
Reiterating the anticipation of a bright future.
Brighter than all the others
Describing the positivity as surpassing previous experiences.
And it says all men are brothers under the skin
Restating the belief in universal brotherhood.
Brothers under the skin
Reiteration of the concept that all people are brothers.
Peace in the valley just don't come
Reaffirming the difficulty in attaining peace in life.
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