Lyrics
I once knew a man who could sing like thunder
The speaker recalls a man with a powerful singing ability.
He shared his wisdom and he showed his concern
This man shared his wisdom and expressed genuine concern for others.
A mentor of mine and I, his bright pupil
The speaker considers the man a mentor, highlighting a close and positive relationship.
He taught a lot of lessons that I would find useful
The mentor taught valuable lessons that proved useful to the speaker.
He saw promise, he demonstrated clarity
The man recognized potential and demonstrated clarity in his actions.
He got a new job and moved to Barre with his family
He took a new job and relocated with his family to Barre.
We fell outta touch and to this day I can’t believe
Due to life changes, the speaker and the mentor lost contact.
I heard the news but was too self-consumed to see the severity
The speaker reflects on being self-consumed when hearing about the mentor's situation.
So there I sat, thinking ‘bout what I lost
The speaker contemplates the loss of the mentor and its impact.
As that pastor yapped on about lords and gods
During a religious service, the speaker reflects on personal thoughts.
And that’s fine- cause he was religious, he woulda’ wanted it
Acknowledging the mentor's religious beliefs and accepting them.
But I would rather talk about my friend and his accomplishments
The speaker prefers celebrating the mentor's life and achievements over religious discussions.
And what he taught us kids and what he meant to us
Remembering the mentor's teachings and impact on the speaker and others.
Why should we limit what we can discuss?
Questioning the limitation on discussing the mentor's legacy.
I miss the man but his memory lives on
The speaker expresses missing the man, emphasizing the lasting impact of his memory.
We can chop it up again when I, too, become part of the-
The possibility of reconnecting with the mentor in an afterlife is mentioned.
Cool water
Reference to the recurring theme of "Cool water" and "Cold soil."
Cold soil x2
-Why should I fear? What should I be afraid of?
The speaker questions the need to fear or be afraid, emphasizing unity in existence.
Everything you see here is made up of the same stuff
All matter is composed of the same elements.
Break me down to atoms and I’m back to Earth
Reflecting on the basic components of the speaker's being.
The natural path of what happens after birth
Acknowledging the natural cycle of life after birth.
The massive burst that created this globe
Reference to the cosmic event that led to Earth's creation.
It coulda’ been divinity but we ain’t got no way to know so-
Uncertainty about the divine nature of the creation event.
I let my soul glow to the best of my ability
The speaker embraces their own spiritual glow and resilience against negativity.
And try not to let silly idiocy get to me
Resolving not to be bothered by trivial matters.
I really feel content with however this tale ends
The speaker finds contentment in life, emphasizing the importance of family and friends.
As long as at the tail end, I have fam and friends
Expressing acceptance of whatever the future holds.
But hey, if that ain’t the case- so be it
Acceptance of the possibility of solitude and finding peace in it.
The serenity and solace of solitude can be freeing
Leaving positive memories for others in the absence of an afterlife assurance.
I’ll leave them with memories of good times shared
The speaker values shared memories and good times.
Cause if there ain’t an afterlife, I’ll survive right there
Contemplating survival in memories if an afterlife doesn't exist.
And that’s beautiful, at least to me that’s art
Perceiving the beauty and art in the concept of living on through memories.
Hold me in your heart as I go back and become part of the-
The speaker asks to be held in others' hearts as they become part of the...
Cool water
Reiteration of the theme "Cool water" and "Cold soil."
Cold soil x2
-There it goes
The closure of the song, emphasizing the transient nature of life.
There it, there it, there it goes x4
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