Around The Sun
Riding the Cosmic Rhythm: Granger Smith's Reflection on Life's Tempo
Lyrics
There's a road I know
Introduces familiarity with a known road.
Winding through the shade in my soul
Describes a path through personal struggles (shade in the soul).
There's a deep clear creek
Highlights a serene and clear creek.
The perfect place to watch a hook sink
Suggests a peaceful spot for contemplation while fishing.
Where I can breathe
Expresses a need for space and tranquility.
What a crazy life
Reflects on the hectic nature of life.
That's flying by
Acknowledges the swift passage of time.
We only survive to get done
Suggests a purpose-driven existence.
We all live and die on borrowed time
Philosophical statement on mortality and the finite nature of life.
On a rock we ride around the sun
Metaphorically describes Earth's orbit around the sun.
And I know, I know
Expresses a desire for a slower pace in life.
All I ever want is to go slow
Reiterates the yearning for a more leisurely lifestyle.
But I'm runnin' fast pace
Contrasts the desire for slowness with a hectic, fast-paced life.
Acting like I gotta go and win a race
Acknowledges the pressure to succeed and compete.
What kind of sense does that make?
Raises a rhetorical question about the sense in the frantic pace of life.
What a crazy life
Reiterates the chaotic nature of life.
That's flying by
Repeats the theme of time passing swiftly.
We only survive to get done
Reiterates the idea of living with specific goals or tasks.
We all live and die on borrowed time
Reiterates the mortality theme, emphasizing the temporary nature of life.
On a rock we ride around the sun
Repeats the metaphor of Earth's journey around the sun.
'Cause sit on and think of that slow moving creek
Invites reflection on the slow-moving creek as a symbol of peace.
And listen to wind in the trees
Suggests finding solace in nature and natural sounds.
The sun on my shoulders
Describes a moment of tranquility with the sun's warmth.
Sometimes that's all I need
Emphasizes the simplicity of needing just the sun on one's shoulders.
What a crazy life
Reiterates the chaotic nature of life's pace.
That's flying by
Repeats the theme of time passing swiftly.
We only survive to get done
Reiterates the idea of living with specific goals or tasks.
We all live and die on borrowed time
Reiterates the mortality theme, emphasizing the temporary nature of life.
On a rock we ride around the sun
Repeats the metaphor of Earth's journey around the sun.
On a rock we ride around the sun
Concludes with a final repetition of the Earth's orbit metaphor.
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