Another Day
Embracing Life's Cycle: Another Day's Poetic Reflections
Lyrics
This world is made with sweat and toil, pushing muscle and elbow oil
This world is built through hard work, physical effort, and perseverance.
We can't lie too long in the shade, cause every day must be remade
Resting in idleness is not an option, as each day requires renewal and effort.
Some days you fall some days you fly, but in the end we all must die
Life involves both successes and failures, but ultimately, everyone faces mortality.
Our rotting flesh and broken bone will feed the ground that we call home
Our bodies, in death, contribute to the nourishment of the earth, our shared home.
But a new sprout grows from a fallen tree, my sons will go on after me
New life emerges from the remnants of the old, symbolizing the continuity through generations.
So lift your heart and dry your eye, it's another day to live and die
Despite challenges and losses, embrace each new day with resilience and acceptance.
I've run naked in the wild, seen the beauty of a newborn child
Personal experiences include embracing nature and witnessing the miracle of a newborn.
Like the alchemists of old, I've tried to spin my straw to gold
Metaphorically attempting to turn challenges into opportunities, like alchemists turning straw into gold.
Most times a giver, sometimes a thief, so full of hope but prone to grief
Life is a mix of generosity and selfishness, filled with hope yet susceptible to sorrow.
Between freedom and despair, I know that truth is lying there
Amidst the dichotomy of freedom and despair, a profound truth exists.
I've seen the truth, it's lying there
Reiteration of having encountered and acknowledged a fundamental truth.
And a new sprout grows from a fallen tree, this world will go on after me
Continuation of life through future generations, emphasizing the cycle of life.
So lift your heart and dry your eye, it's another day to live and die
Encouragement to face life's challenges with optimism and strength.
So go on now, don't you worry 'bout me, you've miles to go and a world to see
Advice not to worry about the speaker; there's much to experience in the vast world.
My life's been long and full and good, I've run this race the best I could
Reflection on a fulfilling life, having done one's best in the race of life.
It's a short time here and long apart,
Life is brief, and there's a significant separation between individuals.
But the same song rings in both our hearts
Despite differences, a shared essence connects all hearts through a universal song.
So take my guitar when I'm gone, write your own rhymes, then pass it on
Passing on wisdom and experiences symbolized by giving away a guitar and encouraging the creation of one's path.
Just take your hit and then pass it on
Encouragement to experience life and then share one's insights with others.
Let a new sprout grow from a fallen tree, this song will go on after me
Continuation of the metaphor of new life growing from the remains of the old.
So lift your heart and dry your eye, it's another day to live and die
Reiteration of facing life's challenges with resilience and embracing each new day.
It's another day to live and die, just another day
Emphasis on the cyclical nature of life, acknowledging that each day brings both life and death.
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