Lie in Our Graves
Embracing Life's Depths: Lie in Our Graves by Dave Matthews Band
Lyrics
Oh, when I step into the light
Stepping into the light symbolizes a moment of clarity or self-realization.
My arms are open wide
Expressing openness and readiness, possibly to embrace life or new experiences.
When I step into the light
Reiteration of the act of stepping into the light, emphasizing its significance.
My eyes searching wildly
Eyes searching wildly suggests a sense of curiosity or a quest for meaning.
Would you not like to be
A desire for a carefree and elevated existence, metaphorically sitting on top of the world.
Sitting on top of the world with your legs hanging free
Imagining a state of freedom and happiness, possibly detached from worldly concerns.
Would you not like to be okay, okay, okay?
Reinforces the desire to be okay and content in life.
When I'm walking by the water
Walking by the water, a serene activity, possibly symbolizing the flow of life.
Splish-splash me and you takin' a bath
Playful imagery of splashing in the water, indicating a joyful connection with life.
Oh, when I'm walking by the water
Continuation of the water imagery, with a sensory experience reaching from toes to soul.
Comes up through my toes to my ankles, to my head, to my soul
The immersive nature of water, affecting the entire being and causing a profound reaction.
And I'm blown away
Being "blown away" suggests being deeply moved or overwhelmed by the experience.
When I'm walking by the water
Repetition of the water-walking imagery, reinforcing its importance in the narrative.
Splish-splash me and you takin' a bath
Reiteration of the joyful and playful aspect of being in the water.
When I'm walking by the water
Continuation of the sensory experience, reaching from toes to soul.
Comes up through my toes to my ankles, to my head, to my soul
Re-emphasizing the profound impact of the water on the individual.
And I'm blown away
Similar to line 13, expressing being deeply moved or emotionally affected.
I can't believe that we would lie in our graves
Expressing disbelief at the idea of lying in graves, questioning the purpose of life.
Wondering if we had spent our living days well
Reflecting on the importance of spending one's living days well and with purpose.
I can't believe that we would lie in our graves
Reiteration of the disbelief in contemplating a life without meaningful experiences.
Dreaming of things that we might have been
Dreaming of unrealized potentials and opportunities that could have been pursued in life.
Would you not like to be
Reiteration of the desire for a carefree and elevated existence.
I can't believe that you would not like to be okay, okay, okay
Expressing disbelief that someone would not desire a content and fulfilling life.
Okay, okay, okay
Reiteration of the desire to be okay and content in life.
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