Song For Leyla
Dancing Between Worlds: A Song for Life's Wishes
Lyrics
I wish I lived by a riverside
I desire to live near a riverside.
You can watch the seasons roll, roll, roll
Observing the changing seasons repeatedly.
I wish I lived by the seaside
I wish to reside by the seaside.
You can watched the tide come and go
Witnessing the ebb and flow of the tide.
I wish I lived in a high rise
Expressing a desire to live in a high-rise building.
You can hear the neighbors’ comedy show
Hearing the comedic activities of neighbors in such a setting.
I wish I lived on the edge of a cliff
Desiring to live on the edge of a cliff, questioning possibilities daily.
where everyday you ask, “What if?”
Contemplating hypothetical scenarios regularly.
But you’ll always have one foot in this world
Emphasizing the dual connection to reality and the freedom to dance.
and the other one left to dance
Encouraging belief in oneself, particularly for a young girl.
Believe that, little girl
Affirming that aspirations are within one's control.
Your wishes are all in your hands
Reassuring that having a connection to the real world is essential.
You’ll always have one foot in this world
Reiteration of the simultaneous connection to reality and freedom.
wherever it is that you land
Regardless of the destination, confidence in one's abilities.
Believe that little girl
Encouragement for understanding and self-belief.
She’ll help you understand
A reference to someone (possibly an older figure) aiding understanding.
I wish I lived in outer space
Expressing a wish to live in outer space, detached from gravity.
floating without gravity
Floating freely without the constraints of gravity.
I wish I lived deep in a cave
Desiring to live deep in a cave, seeking agreement in echoes.
where the echoes all agree with me
Seeking confirmation and harmony in isolation.
But you’ll always have one foot in this world
Reiteration of the dual connection to reality and freedom to dance.
and the other one left to dance
Reemphasizing the importance of simultaneous connections.
Believe that, little girl
Encouraging belief in oneself, particularly for a young girl.
Your wishes are all in your hands
Restating that aspirations are within one's control.
You’ll always have one foot in this world
Reiteration of the simultaneous connection to reality and freedom.
wherever it is that you land
Regardless of the destination, confidence in one's abilities.
Believe that little girl
Encouragement for understanding and self-belief.
She’ll help you
Incomplete line, continuation expected.
Wish me light and send me love - Love
Expressing a desire for positive energy and love.
This exit doesn’t mean we’re done
Acknowledging an exit but emphasizing continuation.
Wish me light and send me love - Love
Reiterating a wish for positive energy and love.
I’ll be all around you and above
Assuring presence and influence even after departure.
Wish I lived by a riverside
Repeating the desire to live by a riverside.
But you’ll always have one foot in this world
Reiteration of the dual connection to reality and freedom to dance.
and the other one left to dance
Emphasizing the importance of simultaneous connections.
Believe that, little girl
Encouraging belief in oneself, particularly for a young girl.
Your wishes are all in your hands
Restating that aspirations are within one's control.
You’ll always have one foot in this world
Reiteration of the simultaneous connection to reality and freedom.
wherever it is that you land
Regardless of the destination, confidence in one's abilities.
Believe that little girl
Encouragement for understanding and self-belief.
She’ll help you understand
Reference to someone (possibly an older figure) aiding understanding.
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