More of the World
Musical Tapestry of Life: Embracing Moments Beyond the Notes
Lyrics
Father plays music with friends at the end of the house
Father enjoys music with friends at the end of the house.
They're high on cake and the quartets of Schubert and Strauss
They are euphoric from cake and playing pieces by Schubert and Strauss.
They miss some notes, but they all meet up at the end
Despite missing some musical notes, they reconcile at the end.
When they've finished laughing they nod and they play it again
After laughter, they acknowledge each other and replay the music.
Auntie Nell sees a picture, a square of red floating in black
Auntie Nell observes an abstract painting of red on black.
She turns to her husband, says: Hell Dave I could paint that
She feels she could reproduce it, prompting her husband's emotional reaction.
On to the next one "Blue divided by Blue"
The next piece of art is described as "Blue divided by Blue."
But Dave he can't move he is trembling hard in his shoes
Her husband Dave is overwhelmed and unable to move due to strong emotions.
He's in the land of sandless hours
Dave experiences a timeless state without a sense of passing time.
Last seen a moment ago
He was recently visible, but it's uncertain where he is now.
Not sure of the world he is more of the world
He's uncertain about his perception of reality, feeling disconnected.
And as old as the world is old
He feels both part of the world and as ancient as the world itself.
Mum sees a play where the lovers make the wrong choice
Mother watches a play where characters make regrettable decisions in love.
She's pinned to her seat by a note in the actress's voice
She's captivated by the emotion conveyed by an actress in the play.
She walks home three miles and doesn't notice the rain
She walks home oblivious to rain after the impactful play.
She can't afford it but next day she goes again
Despite financial constraints, she attends the play again the next day.
This time she knows from the start it's a fight to the death
She's prepared for a tragic conflict in the play from the beginning.
She's pinned to her seat by the sound of the audience's breath
Engrossed by the audience's reaction, she remains in her seat.
She walks home three miles and doesn't notice the cold
She's unaware of the cold while walking home.
She coughs for a week as the city around her turns gold
She falls ill for a week, amidst a changing cityscape.
She's in the land of sandless hours
She experiences a state where time seems suspended.
Last seen a moment ago
Recent but uncertain whereabouts in a disconnected state.
Not sure of the world she is more of the world
She feels unsure about her place in reality, disconnected.
And as old as the world is old
She feels both part of the world and as ancient as the world itself.
Brother reads Tolstoy aloud in cell A-eighty-two
Brother reads Tolstoy in a prison cell for undisclosed crimes.
He's in for crimes that I cannot repeat in this room
His crimes are too severe to be mentioned in this context.
He likes the Russians, everything else is a blur
He finds solace in Russian literature amid a blurred existence.
Lights out at eleven, he lies in the dark with the words
His day ends with darkness and the words of Tolstoy in his mind.
The family has gathered to say their goodbyes to Aunt Nell
The family gathers for Aunt Nell's farewell after her accident.
She was hiding an easter egg under the couch when she fell
Aunt Nell's hidden Easter egg is discovered after her fall.
Father plays music with friends at the back of the church
Father plays music with friends at the church, engaging others.
They're missing some notes, but we all join in on the search
Despite missing notes, they collectively search for something.
We're in the land of sandless hours
They exist in a suspended state where time doesn't pass.
Last seen a moment ago
Recently visible but unclear current location or state.
Not sure of the world we are more of the world
They are uncertain about their place in reality, feeling disconnected.
And as old as the world is old
They feel both part of the world and as ancient as the world itself.
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