Lyrics
Just as we are
Expressing acceptance of oneself and others in the present state.
With all our love
Acknowledging and emphasizing the importance of love in our lives.
Bathed in the night
Immersed in the beauty and tranquility of the nighttime environment.
A sea of stars
Metaphorically describing the vastness and wonder of the universe.
The canyon holds us in her arms
Feeling embraced and protected by nature, likening it to a nurturing canyon.
The waters slip on by
Time passing smoothly, like water flowing, possibly signifying life's journey.
Velvet wings caress the sky
Describing a serene and gentle atmosphere with an allusion to flight.
Gratitude and grieving are intertwined
Highlighting the connection between gratitude and sorrow, suggesting a complex emotional experience.
Weeping for it all in these times
Expressing a mixture of emotions, including sorrow and mourning for various aspects of life.
What have we done
Pondering the collective actions of humanity and their consequences.
Can we all learn
Posing a question about the possibility of learning and growing together.
How to get along
Advocating for harmony and cooperation among individuals.
What could this world become
Contemplating the potential positive transformation of the world.
If we learned how
Encouraging the acquisition of the skill of understanding and cooperation.
To get along
Reiterating the importance of learning to coexist peacefully.
I lay this burden down
Symbolically releasing a burden, allowing for introspection and appreciation.
And notice what's already held
Encouraging awareness of the existing support and stability provided by the Earth.
By the ground
Recognizing the grounded aspects of life and the strength found in the present.
Patience is the silence
Characterizing patience as a quiet and essential element within the cacophony of life.
Inside the sound
Suggesting that within the noise of life, patience holds a serene and powerful presence.
Possibility
Opening up to the endless potential and opportunities that surround us.
Is all around
Emphasizing the omnipresence of possibilities in our lives.
Just as we are
Repeating the acceptance of oneself and others, echoing the beginning of the lyrics.
With all our love
Reiterating the significance of love in our lives, mirroring a previous line.
Bathed in the night
Recalling the immersive experience of the night, connecting to earlier verses.
A sea of stars
Repeating the metaphor of the universe, emphasizing its enduring beauty.
The canyon holds us in her arms
Concluding with a sense of security and comfort provided by nature.
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