Outside In
Embrace Life's Light: Revel in the Wisdom of 'Outside In' by Chris Smither
Lyrics
Did you ever stop to notice
Reflecting on whether one has ever taken a moment to observe
It's when you feel a little low
Noting that feelings of sadness or low spirits trigger a unique realization
That the entire spinning universe
During such moments, the vast and complex universe seems to become personal
Descends to say hello
The universe metaphorically greets and acknowledges the observer
With heavy-handed cheerfulness
Despite its vastness, the universe conveys a forced cheerfulness
And a calculated smile and says
This cheerfulness is delivered with a premeditated smile
'Carry me awhile'
Requesting the observer to carry the universe for a while
But you don't have to carry
Assuring the observer that they don't need to carry much burden
Much of anything at all
The significant thoughts about grand things are, in reality, quite insignificant
The biggest thoughts of bigger things
Highlighting that profound thoughts are often smaller than perceived
Are really pretty small
Emphasizing that major thoughts in a less significant state of mind are left behind
The major thoughts that occupy the minor state of mind
Exploring the nature of thoughts that linger in a less significant state of mind
Are what we leave behind
The enduring impact of small thoughts that remain after bigger concerns fade
Just a minor thought that we can leave behind
Reiterating the lasting impact of minor thoughts left behind
Don't worry 'bout the future, you can't afford the price
Discouraging worry about the future due to its high emotional cost
There's madness to the method when you pay the piper
Highlighting the irrationality in the approach when dealing with challenges
Twice once when you start to worry
The first cost incurred when worrying begins
Once again when you begin to take the future on the
Another cost when one decides to confront the future with determination
Chin I know that you think worry is your ever-faithful
Recognizing the familiarity of worry as a constant companion
Friend cuz nothin' that you worry over ever happens in the
Suggesting that worries often remain unrealized and unfounded
End and there might be somethin' to it
Questioning the value of worry despite its persistence
But it sure gets in the way of fun today
Acknowledging that worry impedes enjoyment in the present
What you say we try and have some fun today
Suggesting a proposal to embrace joy and amusement today
It takes a sense of balance on this tiny little ball
Emphasizing the need for balance on the Earth
With a tiny mind still big enought to think about it all
Describing the human mind as both small and capable of contemplating significant matters
To realize the size of things is just a state of mind
Stating that the perception of the size of things is subjective and dependent on one's mindset
And you can change your mind
Encouraging the idea that one has the power to change their perspective
There's a riddle in the middle of that univeral spin
Noting the existence of a puzzle in the middle of the universal order
But we're out here on the edges where it gets a little thin
Being situated on the outskirts where things become less certain
So just for once permit yourself a carefree little grin
Suggesting the allowance of a carefree smile from an outsider's perspective
From the outside lookin' in
Encouraging a positive outlook from an external vantage point
Cuz we're out here on the outside lookin' in
Reiterating the notion of observing life from an external, advantageous position
And it's better on the outside lookin' in
Stating that it's preferable to experience life from an external viewpoint
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