Lyrics
Grew up a restless one through public education
Grew up experiencing restlessness within the framework of public education.
Wanted to be someone out there
Aspired to become a significant individual in the broader world.
In dreams you saw a map unfolding
Envisioned a path unfolding in dreams.
You're gonna see it all from sea to shining sea
Anticipating a comprehensive journey from one coast to another, embracing everything in between.
And everything between
Referring to the entirety of experiences and landscapes between the two coasts.
So they put you on a plane, knowing it wouldn't be the same
Embarked on a plane journey, recognizing that the return wouldn't be identical.
And on returning you proclaimed
Upon returning, expressed a realization or statement.
"I was not born, but I grew here slowly
Stated a philosophical perspective about not being born but growing slowly in the current environment.
A humble servant of the only world I see
Described oneself as a humble servant dedicated to the observed world.
But nothing here or in between
Expressed a sense of dissatisfaction with everything present or in between.
Ever seems to be something that I need
Highlighted a perpetual sense of unfulfillment.
Woe is fucking me"
Emphasized a feeling of distress or lamentation.
And if your story bores us, go tell it to the forest
Suggested that if the speaker's story is uninteresting, it should be shared with nature.
Beneath the trees you might find peace
Suggested finding peace beneath trees in the forest.
Remembering the Earth turns constantly
Reminded of the constant rotation of the Earth and one's place in the natural order.
A humble servant of the laws of gravity
Reiterated being a humble servant, this time to the laws of gravity.
They don't care much 'bout you or me
Pointed out the indifference of these laws to individual concerns.
The end of the story is that we come to be
Concluded that life comes into being temporarily.
Temporarily
Emphasized the transitory nature of existence.
And if your world is crumbling
If one's world is falling apart, advised transforming it into something else.
Just turn it into something
Encouraged creative adaptation in the face of adversity.
It doesn't matter what you make
Emphasized that the nature of creation is more important than its specific outcome.
Find the joy creating anything
Encouraged finding joy in the act of creating, regardless of the result.
Focus on the motion, there's no end to reach
Directed focus to the ongoing process, suggesting there's no ultimate destination.
No shiny treasure you can keep
Discouraged the pursuit of material possessions or superficial rewards.
Just the things we leave
Emphasized the importance of intangible legacies and the impact on others.
The people that we meet
Referred to the significance of relationships and connections made during life.
Divine mundanity
Coined the term "Divine Mundanity" to encapsulate the sacred nature of ordinary, everyday life.
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