Little Buddha
Embracing Life's Illusions: Little Buddha's Journey
Lyrics
Life is suffering
Life is characterized by suffering.
Tee-hee, ha-ha
Tee-hee, ha-ha may signify a mocking or ironic response to the statement about life's suffering, suggesting a sense of humor in the face of difficulty.
Life is suffering
Reiteration of the idea that life involves suffering.
Tee-hee, ha-ha
Continuation of a mocking or ironic response to the repeated statement about life's suffering.
Cold and shuddering
Describes an experience of being cold and shuddering, possibly extending the metaphor of suffering to physical sensations.
Tee-hee, ha-ha
Mocking or ironic response continues in the context of the described suffering.
Cruel and pummeling
Life is depicted as cruel and pummeling, emphasizing the harshness of the human experience.
Tee-hee, ha-ha
Mocking or ironic response persists in the face of the depicted cruelty and pummeling of life.
Smile on little buddha, smile on
An encouragement for a positive outlook, urging a smile from a little Buddha figure despite life's challenges.
Little buddha, smile on
Reiteration of the encouragement for the little Buddha to smile despite difficulties.
It's only illusion then it's gone
Suggests that the suffering is an illusion, transient in nature, and will eventually pass.
Lost and struggling
Describes a state of being lost and struggling, possibly indicating a sense of confusion or disorientation.
Tee-hee, ha-ha
Mocking or ironic response is maintained in the context of the described struggle and loss.
Life is suffering
Reiteration of the idea that life involves suffering.
Tee-hee, ha-ha
Mocking or ironic response persists, echoing the earlier lines about life's suffering.
Smile on little buddha, smile on
Encouragement for the little Buddha to smile despite the challenges faced in life.
Little buddha, smile on
Reiteration of the encouragement for the little Buddha to maintain a positive demeanor despite difficulties.
It's only illusion then you're gone
Similar to line 12, emphasizing the transient nature of life's illusions and challenges.
Maya
Maya, traditionally referring to the illusionary nature of the material world in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, reinforcing the theme of life as an illusion.
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