Let the Music Lift You Up
Harmony Beyond Borders: Let the Music Unite Hearts
Lyrics
Well you say you're from the city
Expressing that the person is claiming to be from the city.
California is your home
Identifying California as the person's home.
Hey I'm a country girl over Oklahoma way
The singer considers herself a country girl from Oklahoma.
Oh there are miles and miles between us
Highlighting the physical distance between the singer and the city person.
But that don't mean a thing
Emphasizing that distance doesn't matter when music is playing.
When those guitars start to play
Suggesting that music has the power to bridge gaps and bring people together.
Oh, sweet sounds of freedom
Referring to the pleasing and liberating sounds of music.
Ringing through the air
Describing the music as a symbol of freedom resonating in the atmosphere.
Sending out a message to us all
Indicating that music sends a universal message to everyone.
We don't have a curtain
Stating that there is no barrier or separation like a curtain made of iron or stone.
Made of iron or stone
Emphasizing the lack of division among people.
We are not divided by a wall
Rejecting the idea of being separated by a wall, possibly a metaphor for any form of division.
So come on tell me
Inviting someone to share their thoughts.
Hey, hey, hey
A vocal expression, possibly indicating enthusiasm or encouragement.
From L.A. to Broadway
Referring to the geographical span from Los Angeles to Broadway.
Hey, hey, hey
A repeated vocal expression, reinforcing the idea of encouragement.
Let the music lift you up
Encouraging the uplifting power of music.
Hey, hey, hey
A repeated vocal expression, continuing the encouragement.
Whoa, everybody's singin'
Expressing that everyone is singing along with the music.
Hey, hey, hey
A repeated vocal expression, encouraging the uplifting effect of music.
Let the music lift you up
Encouraging the audience to let the music elevate their spirits.
When you're feelin' low
Suggesting that when feeling down, turning on the radio can be uplifting.
Hit that radio
Encouraging the listener to use music as a means of lifting their mood.
Let the music lift you
A repeated line, emphasizing the power of music to elevate emotions.
Let the music lift you
A repeated line, further reinforcing the idea of music lifting one's spirits.
Up, way up, way up
A repeated line, emphasizing the uplifting nature of music.
There are books that tell us
Referring to books explaining the world and celestial phenomena.
What makes this whole world turn
Exploring the idea that music plays a mysterious role in people's lives.
And how Heaven holds the star wars
Mentioning heavenly elements like stars, possibly alluding to the spiritual power of music.
But there's no explanation
Acknowledging that there is no clear explanation for the emotional impact of a song.
Lord it's still a mystery
Highlighting the mystery of how a song can deeply resonate with one's heart.
How a song can touch your heart
Emphasizing the emotional connection people can have with music.
So come on, tell me
Inviting someone to share their thoughts again.
Hey, hey, hey
A repeated vocal expression, maintaining the theme of encouragement.
From L.A. to Broadway
Referring again to the geographical span from Los Angeles to Broadway.
Hey, hey, hey
A repeated vocal expression, continuing the encouragement.
Let the music lift you up
Encouraging the uplifting power of music once more.
Hey, hey, hey
A repeated vocal expression, reinforcing the idea of encouragement.
Whoa, everybody's singin'
Expressing that everyone is singing along with the music again.
Hey, hey, hey
A repeated vocal expression, encouraging the uplifting effect of music.
Let the music lift you up
Encouraging the audience to let the music elevate their spirits once more.
Let the music lift you
A repeated line, emphasizing the power of music to elevate emotions.
Let the music lift you
A repeated line, further reinforcing the idea of music lifting one's spirits.
Up, way up, way up
A repeated line, emphasizing the uplifting nature of music.
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