Twenty Thousand Hearts
Journey Through Twenty Thousand Hearts: A Song's Odyssey
Lyrics
First we lived in India--in winter it rains there every day
Describing a past time in India where daily rain was common during winter.
We were younger then, we were children in India
Reflecting on youth and childhood experiences in India.
There were signs and people we'd never understand
Encountering unfamiliar signs and people with limited understanding.
You said, "hold my hand," and I held your hand
Expressing a connection through holding hands.
There is one of me, and one of you
Highlighting the individuality of each person in the relationship.
And two of us with one hundred questions
Two people facing numerous questions together.
And two thousand reasons, but ten's a perfect number
Having thousands of reasons but considering ten as a perfect number.
We are twenty thousand hearts full of hunger
Collectively representing a large group of people with shared desires.
Twenty thousand hearts
Reiterating the presence of twenty thousand hearts with hunger.
Then we're dancing in Geneva--it's New Year's Eve
Shifting to a scene in Geneva, celebrating New Year's Eve with Americans.
And all the American were there
Describing the presence of fellow Americans in the celebration.
They said "it's still last year in New York City"
Noting a time difference between Geneva and New York City.
You said, "New York where?"
Expressing confusion about the mention of New York City.
I said, "New York City--it's three thousand miles away"
Explaining the distance between Geneva and New York City.
You said, "What's a mile?" I said, "It's far away"...
Playfully discussing the concept of distance and measurement.
Now you ask me to explain myself
Responding to a request for explanation with a need for distance.
And I tell you I need distance
Acknowledging the significance of distance in the relationship.
You say, "To hell with distance, remember who you're talking to"
Opposing the idea of closeness, asserting a need for distance.
I say, "Closeness is too much for me,"
Declaring that closeness is overwhelming, dismissing with a smile.
And dismiss you with a smile
Expressing a lighthearted dismissal of the topic.
You say, "Wish away the closeness and imagine it's a mile
Suggesting to replace closeness with distance, using a mile as a metaphor.
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