Helluvathing
Believing Beyond: The Helluva Essence in The Ruralists' 'Helluvathing'
Lyrics
When you talk about stardust
Contemplating the concept of stardust, the basic cosmic material, possibly in a philosophical or spiritual context.
And how it's in all of us
Acknowledging the presence of stardust in every individual, emphasizing a shared cosmic connection.
The picture in my mind
Referring to a mental image related to the idea of stardust.
Is so pretty I could cry
Expressing the beauty of the mental image to the extent of evoking tears.
And when I mention Jesus Christ
Bringing up the name of Jesus Christ in conversation.
I know how you roll your eyes
Acknowledging the potential skepticism or disapproval of the listener regarding the mention of Jesus Christ.
And if I'm telling you the truth
Asserting honesty in communication, admitting that the speaker, too, sometimes questions or doubts.
Most days I do it too
Admitting occasional skepticism or uncertainty in the speaker's own beliefs.
You and I
Highlighting a fundamental disagreement or difference in perspective between the speaker and the listener.
Don't see eye to eye
Emphasizing the lack of agreement or understanding between the speaker and the listener.
On loads of things
Noting diverse viewpoints on various matters.
But you and me
Shifting the focus to common ground shared by the speaker and the listener.
We both agree
Acknowledging a mutual understanding that belief, regardless of its nature, is significant.
That to believe in anything is a helluva thing
Affirming that holding beliefs, regardless of their specifics, is a profound and impactful experience.
So you play the scientist
Suggesting a metaphorical role division: one person adopts a scientific perspective, while the other embraces an alchemical approach.
And I'll take the alchemist
Acknowledging different approaches to understanding the world, one based on measurement and the other on symbolic interpretation.
You can measure what you see
Highlighting the limitations of empirical observation and the speaker's preference for intuitive or symbolic understanding.
And I will read the leaves
Expressing a commitment to interpreting signs or symbols, possibly in nature.
And then when the sun is set
Imagining a shared moment of rest as the day concludes.
We'll lay our bodies into beds
Describing the act of lying down, possibly to rest, with a reference to the physical body.
Skin covering ghosts
Referring to the skin as a covering for something intangible, possibly alluding to the soul or spirit.
Knows dark matter matters most
Suggesting the importance of elusive and unseen aspects, such as dark matter.
You and I
Reiterating the lack of agreement or understanding between the speaker and the listener.
Don't see eye to eye
Emphasizing ongoing differences in perspectives between the speaker and the listener.
On loads of things
Reinforcing the idea of diverse opinions on various matters.
But you and me
Returning to the shared understanding between the speaker and the listener.
We both agree
Affirming the joint recognition of the significance of belief.
That to believe in anything is a helluva thing
Repeating the assertion that holding beliefs, regardless of their nature, is a profound experience.
It might not be as simple as I think
Expressing uncertainty about the complexity of understanding or belief.
And we both might find ourselves awake
Acknowledging the potential for shared moments of introspection or questioning.
Asking what all of this means
Pondering the meaning of existence or experiences collectively.
And it might be the voice of God
Considering the possibility of a divine or significant voice in the midst of contemplation.
Or it might be nothing at all
Suggesting that profound moments of reflection might lead to the realization that there is no inherent meaning.
The answer is the same
Stating that regardless of the answer, the ultimate result is the same.
We're here because we're here because we're here
Affirming existence for its own sake, emphasizing the cyclic and unexplained nature of being.
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