Change My Heart

Resonance of Belief: Indigo Girls' Magnetic Reflections
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Lyrics

The four fundamental forces

The reference to the four fundamental forces, possibly metaphorical, introduces a theme related to powerful influences.

Came to play in the American schism

These forces are implicated in the "American schism," suggesting a division or conflict in American society.

And we looked gravely on

Observing the situation with seriousness, indicating a contemplative stance towards the societal issues.

But gravity doesn't stand a chance against

Gravity is mentioned, but it's implied that it cannot overcome other forces introduced in line 6 and 7.


Magnetism (gravity, strong, and weak)

Magnetism and electromagnetism are presented as potent forces, possibly symbolizing social or emotional attractions.

Electromagnetism (gravity, strong, and weak)

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We've been herded and stalked

A description of being manipulated or guided, possibly by external forces.

We've been buckshot into tiny factions

People are fragmented into factions, possibly due to external pressures or conflicts.

All the apparent power plays

Power plays are revealed to be weak interactions, suggesting that apparent sources of power are not as influential as they seem.

Turned out to be weak interactions

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Weak interactions (electromagnetism)

Reiteration of weak interactions, specifically linked to electromagnetism.

Weak interactions (electromagnetism)

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Change my heart

Expressing a desire for a change of heart and mind, seeking alignment with a forcefield of believers and acknowledging the complexity of understanding.

Put me in the force field of the believers

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I'll wear my garment loose and

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I'll love her because I've got to leave her

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Change my mind when I think understand things that I can't

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I can draw from the power but the power isn't in my hands

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Five or ten hertz

Reference to frequency (hertz) and planetary dance, possibly symbolizing a shared rhythm or connection among individuals.

We will vibrate, it's the planetary dance

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Everybody has their moves

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But when we feel that resonance, it's

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Magnetism (electromagnetism)

Reiteration of the importance of magnetism, specifically electromagnetism, in the context of resonance.

Magnetism (electromagnetism)

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Change my heart

Reiteration of the desire for a change in perspective, acknowledging the limits of personal control over power.

Put me in the force field of the believers

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I'll wear my garment loose and

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I'll love her because I've got to leave her

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Change my mind when I think understand things that I can't

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I can draw from the power but the power isn't in my hands

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My field of dreams is where

A vision of a transformative space where straight lines curve, kingdoms rise and fall, and a connection to the past and future is emphasized.

The straight line curves and we get pulled to light

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Kingdoms die to dust and rebirth us

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We are everything that's come before

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We are everything forever more

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Keep me in the force field (gravity)

Repeated plea to be kept in the force field of gravity, possibly signifying a wish for stability or groundedness amidst societal turbulence.

Keep me in the force field (gravity)

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Keep me in the force field (gravity)

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Keep me in the force field (gravity)

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Keep me in the force field (gravity)

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Keep me

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