Lyrics
There's godlike
Describing qualities akin to godliness.
And warlike
Describing qualities associated with war or conflict.
And strong
Referring to strength, possibly exceptional or unique.
Like only some show
Acknowledging that not everyone exhibits these qualities.
And there's sad like
Expressing emotions associated with sorrow.
And madlike
Expressing emotions associated with anger.
And had
Referring to possessions or experiences in the past.
Like we know
Contrasting with line 4, acknowledging common experiences.
But by my life be I spirit
Asserting a spiritual identity based on life.
And by my heart be I woman
Asserting a womanly identity based on the heart.
And by my eyes be I open
Emphasizing openness based on the eyes.
And by my hands be I whole
Asserting completeness based on hands.
They say slowly
Suggesting that gradual changes are less shocking.
Brings the least shock
Emphasizing the importance of a slow pace.
But no matter how slow I walk
Regardless of pace, there are lasting effects.
There are traces
Indicating remnants or evidence of past experiences.
Empty spaces
Highlighting unfulfilled or empty aspects.
And doors and doors of locks
Referring to challenges represented by locked doors.
But by my life be I spirit
Reiterating a spiritual identity based on life.
And by my heart be I woman
Reiterating a womanly identity based on the heart.
And by my eyes be I open
Reiterating openness based on the eyes.
And by my hands be I whole
Reiterating completeness based on hands.
You young ones
Addressing the younger generation as successors.
You're the next ones
Indicating a hope for wise choices in life.
And I hope you choose it well
Emphasizing the importance of making informed choices.
Though you try hard
Advising caution as even with effort, one can face challenges.
You may fall prey
Warning about succumbing to disillusionment or cynicism.
To the jaded jewel
Referring to a tempting but ultimately unsatisfying allure.
But by your lives be you spirit
Encouraging a spiritual identity for the younger generation.
And by your hearts be you women
Encouraging a womanly identity for the younger generation.
And by your eyes be you open
Encouraging openness for the younger generation.
And by your hands be you whole
Encouraging completeness for the younger generation.
Listen, there are waters
Noting hidden aspects of life or experiences.
Hidden from us
Suggesting challenges or difficulties in discovering certain truths.
In the maze we find them still
Expressing a determination to find hidden knowledge.
We'll take you to them
Offering guidance to others in finding hidden truths.
You take your young ones
Encouraging the passing on of knowledge to the next generation.
May they take their own in turn
Hopeful for a continued chain of passing on wisdom.
But by your lives be you spirit
Reiterating a spiritual identity for the next generation.
And by your hearts be you women
Reiterating a womanly identity for the next generation.
And by your eyes be you open
Reiterating openness for the next generation.
And by your hands be you whole
Reiterating completeness for the next generation.
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