Wasn't Born to Follow
Journey to the Sacred: Exploring the Deeper Meaning of 'Wasn't Born to Follow'
Lyrics
No I'd rather go and journey
Expressing a preference for embarking on a journey rather than conforming.
Where the diamond crescent's glowing
Desiring to travel to a place where a diamond-shaped crescent is shining.
And run across the valley
Expressing a desire to run across a valley.
Beneath the sacred mountain
Wishing to be beneath a sacred mountain.
And wander through the forest
Desiring to wander through a forest with prism-like leaves on trees.
Where the trees have leaves of prisms
Imagining trees with leaves that break the sight into colors.
That break the sight up into colors
Highlighting the vivid and diverse colors in the forest.
That no one know the names of
Emphasizing the mystery of the colors, unknown and nameless.
And when it's time I'll go and lay
Referring to a future moment to lay beside a legendary fountain.
Beside the legendary fountain
Describing a serene scene by the fountain where a form is reflected.
Till I see her form reflected
Expressing the intent to stay until seeing a reflection in clear waters.
In its clear and gentle waters
Imagining a tranquil moment by a gentle, clear fountain.
And if you think I'm ready
Indicating readiness for a significant event or revelation.
You may lead me to the chasm
Allowing someone to lead to a chasm where visions converge.
Where the rivers of our visions
Describing the convergence of rivers symbolizing shared visions.
Flow into one another
Contemplating the mist created by merging visions.
And I'll stay awhile and wonder
Expressing wonder at the mist formed by converging visions.
At the mist that they created
Reflecting on the created mist and losing oneself within it.
And lose myself within it
Expressing a desire to cleanse both mind and body.
Cleanse my mind and body
Continuing the theme of self-purification within the mist.
And I know at this moment
Acknowledging a heightened awareness in the present moment.
As I stand in that cathedral
Standing in a cathedral, symbolizing a profound experience.
I will want to dive
Expressing a desire to dive beneath cascading water.
Beneath the white cascading water
Imagining diving into cleansing, white cascading water.
She may beg and she may plead
Describing a woman's potential reactions, including begging and pleading.
And she may argue with her logic
Highlighting potential arguments based on logic.
Mention all the things I'll lose
Mentioning the things that may be argued to lose, lacking true value.
That really have no value
Emphasizing the questionable value of the mentioned losses.
Though I doubt that she will ever
Doubting the woman's understanding of the deeper meaning.
Come to understand my meaning
Expressing skepticism about the woman comprehending the intent.
In the end she'll surely know
Predicting that, in the end, she will realize a lack of conformity.
I was not born to follow
Asserting that the speaker was not born to follow societal norms.
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