Lyrics
It started with the morning chime
Initiation of the experience with the morning chime.
Just a greenhorn,
Reference to a newcomer or inexperienced person.
shoes still clean from the kingdom side
Describing someone with clean shoes from a rural area.
Pillars holding up the story,
Symbolic pillars supporting the narrative.
strong and easy in the western mind
Describing a mindset that is both strong and adaptable in the western context.
Change was rushed by the refrain
Change influenced by a repeated musical phrase.
Kept on dreaming of a basket,
Continued aspiration for abundance, using a basket overflowing with grain as a metaphor.
overflowing with grain—
Imagery of a worn red cloth covering corn cobs, representing simplicity and connection to nature.
A worn red cloth woven over the cobs
Depiction of a lone figure in the wild landscape.
single figure of the wild plain
Pursuit of an illusion or distant goal in the open plains.
Followed that mirage to its depth,
Following the mirage to gain a deeper understanding.
Got close enough to understand
Proximity to the illusion leads to comprehension.
The background changed from soft-hued to red
Observing a shift in the background color, possibly signifying a change in perspective.
and I had to walk in
Being compelled to enter a new experience or state.
See the edges of the wheel,
Awareness of the boundaries and patterns of life.
and the easy track it runs
Recognition of the routine and its smooth progression.
all the rest is beyond
Acknowledging the vastness beyond the routine.
We create great stages where we act out
Human tendency to create significant moments to express desires.
the borders of desire
Acting out the limits of desire within these created stages.
And in the space outside my scene
Recognition of a void outside personal experiences.
The way as both empty and beyond
Describing the path as both empty and limitless.
Obscured to a friend
The obscured truth shared with a friend who listens compassionately.
compassion in a listening ear
Reference to empathy and understanding in a friendly conversation.
Pan and the jester’s laughter again
Evoking the imagery of Pan and the jester, symbols of mirth and light-heartedness.
Followed that single melody
Continuing to follow a single, captivating melody.
found it easy to pretend
Ease in pretending or embracing a particular experience.
Bess dancing in the shade of the willow,
Imagery of Bess dancing in the shade, inviting the speaker to join in the dance.
I will join him for a dance!
Expression of willingness to participate in the joyous activity.
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