Sans Soleil
Journey of Existence: Embracing Home in 'Sans Soleil'
Lyrics
From this room into the dark
Expresses a transition from a room to darkness, suggesting a departure or journey.
I knew right from the start
Indicates an immediate awareness or understanding at the beginning of the journey.
No one will I find here
Anticipates solitude in the darkness, a sense of being alone.
But I know I'm not alone
Despite solitude, the singer acknowledges a connection, affirming they are not truly alone.
On a planet that you call home
Refers to Earth as a planet, emphasizing a shared home for all, suggesting a universal connection.
And my feet are stuck in stone
Describes a sense of being grounded or restricted ("feet stuck in stone") while the mind is dreamy ("head in the clouds").
But my head's in the clouds
Contrasts physical limitations with imaginative freedom, possibly hinting at inner conflicts.
This way I stumble
Suggests a stumbling, uncertain journey, but with a persistent forward movement.
And step by step I roam
Describes a gradual exploration, step by step, on the shared planet Earth.
The planet that you call home
Reiterates the concept of Earth as a collective home, emphasizing interconnectedness.
No more runaway
Declares an end to running away, suggesting a commitment to facing challenges or realities.
No more runaway from now
Repeats the idea of ceasing escape, emphasizing a decision to confront and not avoid.
No more runaway
Emphasizes a resolution to stop escaping, indicating a turning point or personal transformation.
From here
States the end of running away specifically from the current position or situation.
No more runaway
Reiterates the commitment to not running away, reinforcing a sense of determination.
No more runaway from now
Restates the decision to stop running away, underscoring its significance.
No more runaway
Asserts the end of running away, marking a shift in perspective or behavior.
From here
Specifies the point from which the singer will no longer escape, anchoring the resolution.
And my feet are stuck in stone
Recalls the earlier imagery of grounded feet and a wandering mind, repeating the contrast.
But my head's in the clouds
Reiterates the dichotomy between physical constraints and mental expansiveness.
This way I stumble
Echoes the idea of stumbling, suggesting a continuous, imperfect journey.
And step by step I roam
Repeats the step-by-step exploration, reinforcing the theme of gradual progress.
The planet that you call home
Affirms the Earth as the shared planet, emphasizing a common home for all.
No more runaway
Reiterates the commitment to cease running away, reinforcing the resolve.
No more runaway from now
Restates the decision not to run away, emphasizing its permanence or finality.
No more runaway
Reaffirms the resolution to stop escaping, marking a consistent theme throughout the lyrics.
From here
Specifies the point from which the singer will no longer run away, anchoring the commitment.
No more runaway
Reiterates the determination to end the act of running away, emphasizing its importance.
No more runaway from now
Restates the decision to stop escaping, underscoring a sense of personal growth or change.
No more runaway
Asserts the finality of the end of running away, solidifying the resolution.
From here
Specifies the point from which the singer will no longer escape, concluding the narrative.
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