This Is the Way
Embracing Life's Beard: Devendra Banhart's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
This is the soup that I believe in
This refers to a belief system, symbolized by the metaphor of "soup."
This is the smoke I'm always breathin
The constant presence of a certain type of experience or influence, depicted as "smoke" that is always being breathed in.
This is the way I share my breakfast
Describing a habitual way of sharing morning meals or routines.
This is the way I serve my sentence
Expressing a sense of enduring a self-imposed punishment or consequence.
I know I know I should lay low
A recognition of the need to keep a low profile or avoid attention.
I should stand tall
A conflicting desire to maintain a strong and upright stance.
This is the beard I'm always growin
A metaphorical reference to the facial hair as a symbol of growth and change.
I know they're here
A realization or acknowledgment of the presence of certain things or entities.
I see them floating
An observation of floating entities, possibly spirits or thoughts.
Her empress beards
Refers to the majestic or regal nature of the mentioned beards.
They float so holy
The holiness and purity associated with the floating beards.
Their beards are here
Reiteration of the presence of these significant beards, offering a sense of comfort.
They gently hold me
Depicting a gentle and reassuring embrace by the beards.
Well who knows who know
An uncertain statement, possibly conveying ambiguity or lack of clarity.
Yeah I may come home
Contemplation of the possibility of returning home.
Yeah I may return
A recognition of the potential for a return to a familiar place or state.
This is the way
Describing a consistent pattern of departure or leaving.
I'm always leaving
Expressing a recurring theme of the tranquility associated with the evening.
This is the soft voice of the evening
Depicting a gentle and soothing voice, possibly metaphorical or literal.
This is the way I hear my father
Referencing the influence or guidance of a paternal figure.
These are the flames that drown the water
Describing a powerful force that overcomes challenges or obstacles.
Well I knew I knew
A sense of self-awareness and confidence in standing tall.
I could stand tall
An alternative perspective of being able to keep a low profile.
I could lay low
A representation of an internal sound or essence that defines the person.
This is the sound that swims inside me
Symbolizing a protective or defining boundary around the individual.
This circle surrounds me
Describing the environment or surroundings that shape the person.
This is the land that grows around me
Highlighting the practical and helpful nature of certain hands.
And these are the hands that come in handy
Reflecting on choices made, particularly choosing to rejoice.
Well we've known we've known
A collective awareness or understanding of having options.
We've had a choice
A conscious decision to embrace joy or celebration.
We chose rejoice
A confirmation of the chosen path of rejoicing.
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