The Axis of the World
Embracing Change: The Axis of Personal Revolution in Henry No Hurry's Melody
Lyrics
Big planes cleave the air
Emphasizes the presence of large aircraft cutting through the atmosphere.
to the east and to the west
Describes the planes moving both eastward and westward, indicating global reach.
They put an artificial heart
Suggests medical intervention by placing an artificial heart into a woman's chest.
Into the woman's chest
Implies a metaphorical or symbolic procedure, possibly related to emotions or society.
There he is so small
Depicts an individual's smallness while seated on a wooden porch, emphasizing vulnerability.
sitting on his wooden porch
The wooden porch may symbolize simplicity, a place for contemplation or solitude.
Big boys are playing toys
Highlights powerful individuals engaged in activities with potentially destructive consequences.
raising fists and waging wars
Suggests a connection between influential figures and conflict, possibly war.
The trickle of venom
Introduces a negative element, the trickle of venom, representing toxicity or harm.
seeps into the blood
Implies a gradual negative influence affecting the bloodstream or society.
He tries to be the change
Expresses an aspiration to instigate positive change inspired by Gandhi's quote, "Be the change you want to see in the world."
that he wants to see in the world
Reiterates the intention to embody the desired change personally.
Another sudden
Introduces a sudden financial downturn, possibly reflecting instability.
stock market crash
Refers to economic crises with potential widespread impacts.
The politicians
Indicates politicians closely monitoring public opinion through polls.
looking carefully at the polls
Highlights the intersection of politics and public sentiment.
There'll always be one man
Reintroduces an individual on a wooden porch, emphasizing constancy in the face of change.
sitting on his wooden porch
Suggests a persistent commitment to positive change.
Tryin' to be the change
Reiterates the effort to be a catalyst for positive transformation.
Tryin' really really hard
Emphasizes the intensity of the individual's endeavor for change.
There'll always be one man
Reaffirms the image of an individual on a wooden porch, symbolizing resilience.
sitting on his wooden porch
Portrays a consistent commitment to positive change despite challenges.
The axis of the world
Introduces the concept of the "axis of the world" running through the individual's heart.
runs straight through his heart
Suggests that the individual's heart is central to global equilibrium and balance.
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