Shapes of Things

Contemplating Change: Rush's "Shapes of Things" Reflects on Time and Evolution
Be the first to rate this song

Lyrics

Shapes of things before my eyes

Reflecting on the visual aspects of life.

Just teach me to despise

Expressing a desire to be taught to despise certain things.

Will time make men more wise?

Pondering whether time will bring wisdom to humanity.


Here within my lonely frame

Feeling isolated within one's own perspective.

My eyes just heard my brain

Noting the connection between eyes and brain, questioning if perceptions will change.

But will it seem the same?

Wondering if the world will appear differently in the future.


Come tomorrow, will I be older?

Contemplating the aging process and its impact on personal growth.

Come tomorrow, may be a soldier

Considering the possibility of becoming a soldier in the future.

Come tomorrow, may I be bolder than today?

Hoping for increased courage and boldness in the future.


Now the trees are almost green

Observing the changing seasons and the emergence of life.

But will they still be seen

Questioning the permanence of nature in the face of time.

When time and tide have been?

Speculating on whether trees will endure the passage of time and tide.


Fallin' into your passing hands

Acknowledging vulnerability and pleading for preservation.

Please don't destroy these lands

Requesting not to destroy the environment.

Don't make them desert sands

Urging against turning the lands into deserts.


Come tomorrow, will I be older?

Repeating the contemplation of aging and personal development.

Come tomorrow, may be a soldier

Reiterating the potential future role as a soldier.

Come tomorrow, may I be bolder than today?

Reiterating the hope for increased boldness in the future.


Soon I hope that I will find

Expressing the hope to discover profound thoughts within one's mind.

Thoughts deep within my mind

Desiring thoughts that won't displace one's kind.

That won't displace my kind

Expressing a desire for thoughts that contribute positively to humanity.

Similar Songs

Comment