All I Have Is Today
Embracing the Present: A Journey of Reflection and Hope
Lyrics
I woke up in another strange place by a 40 acre parking
I woke up in another strange place by a 40-acre parking lot with every kind of sign.
lot with every kind of sign
Alludes to the speaker waking up in an unfamiliar location, surrounded by signs in a large parking lot.
I was talking to another strange face who was tellin'
I was talking to another strange face who was tellin' me that he didn't have the time.
me that he didn't have the time
The speaker converses with someone unfamiliar who claims not to have time for them.
Chorus: All I want to do is climb that mountain; All
Chorus: All I want to do is climb that mountain; All I need is the other way.
I need is the other way
The speaker expresses a desire to overcome challenges, seeking an alternative path.
All I am is a lost soul, searchin' All I have is today
All I am is a lost soul, searchin' All I have is today.
I was walkin' through the sands of silver to the Saphire
I was walkin' through the sands of silver to the Sapphire canyon on the River of Jade.
canyon on the River of Jade
The speaker describes a journey through a picturesque landscape with precious materials.
I was followin' a gold sun settin' when suddenly the light began to fadeâ?¦
I was followin' a gold sun settin' when suddenly the light began to fade.
Chorus:
Chorus: Repetition of the desire to overcome challenges and live in the moment.
I was ridin' in a black Tornado with the top pulled
I was ridin' in a black Tornado with the top pulled down and the lights on dim.
down and the lights on dim.
The speaker describes a ride in a convertible car with subdued lighting.
I heard angels singin' in the darkness,
I heard angels singin' in the darkness, singin' some Southern gospel hymn.
singin' some Southern gospel hymnâ?¦
The speaker experiences a moment of spiritual or emotional connection.
Chorus:
Chorus: Reiteration of the speaker's yearning for personal growth and living in the present.
I was thinkin' 'bout a man and woman who were tryin'
I was thinkin' 'bout a man and woman who were tryin' to make a livin' that Sammy wouldn't steal.
to make a livin' that Sammy wouldn't steal.
The speaker reflects on a couple facing challenges, emphasizing the theme of struggle.
I should tell ya if I haven't told ya, this is exactly how I feelâ?¦
I should tell ya if I haven't told ya, this is exactly how I feel.
Chorus:
Chorus: Final affirmation of the speaker's current state and perspective on life.
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