Big Sky
Embracing Roots: A Journey for Freedom
Lyrics
I was born among the valley and woods
I originated in a valley surrounded by woods.
Near the landing where the chief once stood
Close to the landing where a chief once stood.
Found the flame in my mother's arms
Discovered the passion in my mother's embrace.
And it burns
A symbolic mention of an enduring flame within.
I'm coming home
Expressing the return or journey homeward.
I saw the fire and I saw the stars
Witnessed both a literal fire and celestial beauty.
My father's hands stained with ash and char
Father's hands marked by the remnants of destruction.
I'm coming home
Reiteration of the impending return home.
I'm coming home
Reaffirming the desire and anticipation of coming home.
I want a big sky, I want the gleam of the sea
Expressing a yearning for vastness and the ocean's brilliance.
The sleeping fire that's been following me
Mentioning a dormant fire that has trailed the speaker.
I'll rise and drink of the open breeze
Aspiration to embrace and absorb the refreshing open air.
The fire, the charge that was born in me
Referring to an innate energy or passion within.
Carried the well where the embers lay
Transported the essence to where smoldering embers lie.
Covered with mountains of stone and clay
Surrounded by formidable mountains made of stone and clay.
But it burns
A recurring acknowledgment of an internal burning force.
But it burns
Reemphasizing the intensity of the internal flame.
Break the veil where the cinder dwells
Desire to unveil and confront the dwelling cinder.
A hollering blaze and the flame will swell
Anticipating a roaring blaze as the flame intensifies.
I'm coming home
Restating the imminent return home with increased passion.
I'm coming home
Reaffirmation of the approaching homecoming.
I want a big sky, I want the gleam of the sea
Reiteration of the desire for vastness and the sea's brilliance.
The sleeping fire that's been following me
Recalling the persistent dormant fire following the speaker.
I'll rise and drink of the open breeze
Expressing a readiness to absorb the refreshing open air again.
The fire, the charge that was born in me
Reaffirming the presence of an innate fiery energy.
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