Wasn't Born to Follow
Embracing Freedom's Journey
Lyrics
No I'd rather go and journey
Expressing a preference for embarking on a journey rather than conforming.
Where the diamond crescent's glowing
Desiring to explore a place where a crescent-shaped gem shines brightly.
And run across the valley
Yearning to traverse a valley in nature.
Beneath the sacred mountain
Describing a desire to run beneath a sacred mountain.
And wander through the forest
Expressing a wish to wander through a forest.
Where the trees have leaves of prisms
Imagining trees with prism-like leaves creating a colorful sight.
That break the sight up into colors
Describing the breaking of sight into various colors.
That no one know the names of
Highlighting the unknown names of the colors, emphasizing mystery.
And when it's time I'll go and lay
Anticipating laying beside a legendary fountain when the time is right.
Beside the legendary fountain
Expressing a desire to see the reflection of a loved one in the fountain.
Till I see her form reflected
Contemplating staying by the fountain until the vision is realized.
In its clear and gentle waters
Reflecting on the clarity and gentleness of the fountain's water.
And if you think I'm ready
Openness to guidance if someone believes it's time for a significant step.
You may lead me to the chasm
Willingness to be led to a challenging situation or decision (the chasm).
Where the rivers of our visions
Envisioning the convergence of personal visions and goals.
Flow into one another
Believing that shared experiences and dreams merge harmoniously.
And I'll stay awhile and wonder
Planning to stay and contemplate the beauty of shared visions.
At the mist that they created
Marveling at the mist created by the merging of visions.
And lose myself within it
Expressing a desire to lose oneself in the profound experience.
Cleanse my mind and body
Seeking mental and physical purification within the mist.
And I know at this moment
Acknowledging a significant realization in the present moment.
As I stand in that cathedral
Feeling a spiritual presence while standing in a cathedral-like space.
I will want to dive
Expressing a desire to immerse oneself beneath a waterfall.
Beneath the white cascading water
Visualizing diving beneath a waterfall with white cascading water.
She may beg and she may plead
Describing a potential response from someone close, involving pleading and logic.
And she may argue with her logic
Highlighting possible arguments and logical reasoning against the journey.
Mention all the things I'll lose
Mentioning the things that may be perceived as losses but lack true value.
That really have no value
Expressing doubt that the other person will understand the deeper meaning.
Though I doubt that she will ever
Confidence that, ultimately, the other person will realize the true essence.
Come to understand my meaning
Conveying the belief that the speaker is not meant to conform or follow.
In the end she'll surely know
Asserting that, in the end, the other person will acknowledge the uniqueness.
I was not born to follow
Final affirmation that the speaker was not born to follow societal norms.
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