Virtue
Discovering Virtue: Jim Guthrie's Melodic Reflections on Life's Meaning
Lyrics
When we talk virtue
Engaging in a discussion about virtue.
It doesn't seem all that bad
Suggesting that discussing virtue doesn't appear negative.
If I keep talking cool
Expressing a strategy to maintain a calm and composed demeanor.
The future turns out as the past
Anticipating that the future will mirror the past if approached with a cool attitude.
Passed the point of making sense
Feeling beyond the point where things make logical sense.
I've got it
Claiming possession or understanding of the situation.
The last virtue I heard
Referring to a previously heard virtue, possibly related to singing birds.
Was something 'bout the song-singing birds
Recalling a virtue associated with birds singing in a song.
Or something 'bout bird is the word
Mentioning a popular phrase "bird is the word" in connection with the virtue.
Words are all I've heard
Highlighting the prevalence of words in one's experience.
No meaning for this now
Acknowledging a lack of current significance or meaning.
Birds don't know the words
Observing that birds are not aware of the words they sing.
It's a sweet song anyhow
Appreciating the beauty of the song despite the lack of literal meaning.
And I could sing what you say all day
Expressing a willingness to echo or repeat what is said.
We resolve, we resolve in our own way
Resolving issues in a unique or personal manner.
And you refuse to fade away
Refusing to be forgotten or overlooked.
I long to hear you say
Desiring to hear a specific statement.
Where do we go from here?
Pondering the direction or choices for the future.
When we talk virtue
Repeating the theme of discussing virtue.
It doesn't seem all that bad
Reiterating that talking about virtue doesn't seem negative.
If I keep talking cool
Restating the strategy of maintaining a cool conversation for a positive outcome.
The future turns out as the past
Echoing the idea that the future unfolds like the past when approached with a composed attitude.
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