Be Good
Embrace Truth and Freedom: Hothouse Flowers' Musical Reflection
Lyrics
Well, we went out past the city limits
Leaving the city boundaries for a different perspective.
Trying to get a better point of view
Seeking a clearer understanding or outlook.
You were staring hard at me
Intense gaze from the other person.
I was staring back at you
Mutual eye contact and engagement.
And you said I was being secretive
Accusation of being secretive.
Said, yes maybe you're right
Agreeing with the accusation.
But if there is logic in any of this madness
Suggesting that logic can be found in the midst of confusion.
You'll find it in my eyes
Inviting scrutiny through the eyes for honesty.
And be good, be kind, be truthful and feel free
Encouragement to embody positive virtues: goodness, kindness, truthfulness, and freedom.
And keep your wholly loving eyes on me
A request to maintain a loving and attentive focus.
I've got a history of questions
Acknowledging a history of seeking answers.
The truth I can only feel
Emphasizing the importance of feeling over intellectual understanding.
What matters to me the most
Valuing the tangible and real aspects of life.
Is what is there and what is real
Focusing on the essential aspects of existence.
We could start by shaking each other
Suggesting physical connection and diverting from intense topics.
And talk about something else
Shift in conversation to something less intense.
And I know in the end we can get to the point
Belief in reaching a resolution and finding peace.
And we can go and get some rest
Anticipating a moment of rest or resolution.
And be good, be kind, be truthful and feel free
Reiteration of the call to be good, kind, truthful, and free.
And keep your wholly loving eyes on me
Reiterating the importance of loving attention.
Is it not written in the music?
Pondering if life's truths are evident in music.
Is it not painted in the skies?
Considering if nature reflects deeper truths.
It's time we stopped talking about soft drinks
Advocating for meaningful conversations about life over trivial topics.
Started talking about our lives
Calling for a shift in focus towards personal stories.
There are answers in the music
Belief in finding answers within music.
And there are answers in the words
Emphasizing the significance of words in conveying truths.
And if we stopped talking in circles
Desire to break out of repetitive and unproductive conversations.
We might get closer to the earth
Hope to connect more authentically with life.
And be good, be kind, be truthful and feel free
Final repetition of the call to be good, kind, truthful, and free.
And keep your wholly loving eyes on me
Final plea for loving attention and focus.
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