Gamblers Dharma
Gambler's Dharma: Unveiling the Hidden Wisdom in Broken Streets
Lyrics
Out on Convent Street, broken window at my feet
On Convent Street, there's a broken window at the speaker's feet, symbolizing a sense of decay or hardship.
All the broken, homeless angels hold the night
Broken, homeless angels represent vulnerable and struggling individuals who endure the hardships of the night.
Tell me where the hooks are at, to unhang all their hats
The speaker seeks guidance ("where the hooks are at") to help these angels and alleviate their burdens.
It's the Gambler's Dharma hiding in plain sight
"Gambler's Dharma" refers to a guiding principle or fate that involves risk and chance, hidden in plain sight.
The Gambler's Dharma hiding in plain sight
The concept of Gambler's Dharma is emphasized, suggesting a theme of fate and chance shaping destinies.
Early in the morning, when your medicine is strong
In the morning, under the influence of medicine, the speaker faces a transformative experience represented by the four directions.
And the four directions nail you to the dawn
The four directions symbolize a profound connection to the universe, anchoring the speaker to the dawn of a new understanding.
Walk out of doors alone, your secret written on a stone
Walking alone outdoors, the speaker's secret is written on a stone, implying a personal revelation or truth.
It's short time here and a very long time gone
Life is short, and the speaker acknowledges the fleeting nature of existence with a reference to time.
A short time here and a very long time gone
Reiteration of the brevity of life, emphasizing its transient and impermanent nature.
The swallows as they sing, they shake out homeward wings
The swallows' song marks a return home, and "all my relations" kissing the dirt may symbolize a connection to the earth or roots.
All my relations come and kiss the dirt
A sense of unity with one's ancestry or heritage is depicted as relations connect with the earth.
The one thing you must do, the heart knows that it's true
The heart knows a fundamental truth, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-awareness.
Learning all where to love & who
Learning where and how to love is a crucial aspect of life, acknowledging the significance of relationships.
Learning all where to love & who
Reiteration of the importance of learning how and where to love, underlining its significance.
Concerning what may come, concerning what may go
Reflecting on uncertainties and changes in life, the speaker contemplates the unpredictable nature of events.
Even when our shadows don't fit us right
Even when circumstances seem mismatched or challenging, the speaker acknowledges the resilience of enduring shadows.
For now and for all time, I'll trade you yours for mine
Expressing a willingness to exchange experiences or burdens with others, suggesting a sense of shared humanity.
And I'll play my Gambler's Dharma hand with you
The speaker is committed to navigating life's uncertainties with others, playing their "Gambler's Dharma" hand together.
I'll play my Gambler's Dharma hand with you
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to facing life's uncertainties collectively and embracing the shared journey.
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