Bardo
Discovering Life's Essence: Soft Construction's Bardo Revelations
Lyrics
In the middle of the crust
Refers to the Earth's crust, symbolizing the surface or outer layer.
In between the molten core
Describes the region between the crust and the molten core, suggesting a profound inner space.
Is where I obtain my gem
Expresses the speaker's source of value or personal essence, metaphorically termed as a "gem."
The purest ore
Highlights the purity of the speaker's essence, symbolized by the purest ore.
Cascading from rivers
Depicts a flow of experiences or influences shaping the speaker's identity.
That have directed me
Suggests guidance or influence from external forces leading to a significant moment.
Towards this moment
Reflects on the present moment as the culmination of the speaker's journey.
What I've been living for
Expresses the purpose or meaning that has driven the speaker's life.
Passing over the hills
Describes a journey over geographical features, possibly symbolizing life experiences.
And the farmlands below
References the diversity of landscapes and environments passed during the speaker's journey.
The mines and mountains
Indicates that mines and mountains serve as guides, shaping the speaker's path.
Show me where to go
Implies that external elements provide direction and purpose in the speaker's life.
Circling trees
Describes a natural circle, possibly symbolizing the cyclical nature of life.
And the earth beneath
Emphasizes the connection between the speaker and the Earth, suggesting groundedness.
A glowing leaf
Introduces a glowing leaf, a metaphor for a transformative or significant event.
Floats into tomorrow
Suggests anticipation for the future, with the glowing leaf floating into tomorrow.
What's next
Raises the question of what comes next in the speaker's life, reflecting uncertainty.
What's next
Reiterates the theme of uncertainty, emphasizing the speaker's contemplation of the future.
For my lukewarm life?
Poses a reflective question about the speaker's current, perhaps unfulfilled, state of existence.
What's next
Repeats the inquiry about the future, highlighting the central theme of anticipation.
What's next
Reiterates the question, reinforcing the speaker's contemplation of their lukewarm life.
For my lukewarm life?
Repeats the inquiry, emphasizing the persistent uncertainty and quest for meaning.
What's next
Restates the central question, maintaining the focus on the speaker's lukewarm existence.
What's next
Reiterates the theme of uncertainty, underscoring the ongoing contemplation of what lies ahead.
For my lukewarm life?
Concludes the lyrical exploration of the speaker's lukewarm life and the quest for a meaningful future.
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