Nothing Above Or Below
Rise Above Despair: Discovering Life's Imperfect Beauty
Lyrics
I been in this world
I have existed in this world
For some 40 years
For approximately 40 years
I like to think in that time
I reflect on the knowledge gained during this time
I've learned a thing or two
Believing I have acquired some wisdom
Well here's one of those things
Here's one piece of wisdom I am confident about
I'm sure i know
Confident in my understanding
There is nothing above us
There is nothing superior to us
And not a thing below
And nothing inferior
I really hope that don't make you despair
Hoping this realization doesn't lead to despair
Get up off of your knees boy
Encouraging someone to stand up, no prospects below
There's nothing for you down there
Advising against kneeling, as there's nothing worthwhile below
Get up off of your knees girl
Similar advice to a female counterpart
And live your life
Encouraging her to live her life
Do you know how lucky you are
Highlighting the fortunate aspect of being alive
To be alive
A reminder of the privilege of existence
Millions could've been born
Contemplating the possibility of other lives
In your place
Acknowledging one's unique position
Yet here you are
Existing in an imperfect world
In this imperfect place
No salvation or saving grace in this imperfect place
There is no salvation
Emphasizing the absence of salvation
And no saving grace
All we possess is this earthly existence
All we've got it this dirt
Reiterating life in an imperfect world
In this imperfect place
Emphasizing the lack of salvation or grace
Get up off of your knees now
Encouraging to stand up, nothing below is worth staying for
Get up off of your knees
Repetition of the call to stand up
Get up off of your knees now
Reiterating the advice to rise from a kneeling position
There's nothing for you down there
Reaffirming that there's nothing valuable below
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