Beyond the Ruins
Journey Beyond the Familiar
Lyrics
We were driving
We were in motion
Past the fields of grass and oats
Passing through fields of grass and oats
Could it get any better?
Expressing uncertainty about improvement
Well I don't know
Uncertain about the potential for improvement
Built a life here
Established a life by a rocky coast
On the shore of a rocky coast
Feeling burdened by the weight of calling this place home
The feeling is heavy
Emotionally intense
To call this home
Expressing the heaviness of considering this location home
But we're coming around
Transitioning, possibly overcoming challenges
We won't wander if our feet come off the ground
Staying grounded despite challenges
Surrounded by the crowd
Being in a crowd, possibly feeling overwhelmed
A thousand voices yet mine won't make a sound
Feeling voiceless in a sea of voices
But one day we'll find we make it out
Hopeful about eventually escaping difficulties
To a place where lost is found
Anticipating finding a place of rediscovery
We were dreaming
Engaged in a dream-like state
Stuck in a world that we called our own
Trapped in a self-defined world
We visited cities and towns and buildings fallen down
Exploring various places, some in ruins
To find our way about
Navigating challenges to find direction
But there was beauty we never saw here
Discovering unseen beauty in familiar surroundings
All the lives were lived and lost before we knew
Acknowledging lives and losses preceding awareness
Something inside begged for something new
Internal desire for something new
Well we gotta make it through and find a different view
Determination to overcome challenges and seek a fresh perspective
'Cause we're coming around
Continuing the journey with resilience
We won't wander if our feet come off the ground
Remaining grounded amidst potential challenges
Surrounded by the crowd
Being part of a crowd with many voices
A thousand voices yet mine won't make a sound
Struggling to have one's voice heard
And one day we'll find we make it out
Hopeful about eventual escape from difficulties
To a place where lost is found
Anticipating discovery of a place of recovery
We're coming around
Continuing the journey with determination
We won't wander if our feet come off the ground
Maintaining stability despite potential challenges
Surrounded by the crowd
Being surrounded by a crowd with diverse voices
A thousand voices yet mine won't make a sound
Struggling to make one's voice stand out
And one day we'll find we make it out
Hopeful about eventual escape from difficulties
To a place where lost is found
Anticipating finding a place of rediscovery
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