Truth and Lies
Navigating Truth and Lies: A Reflection on Life's Paradoxes
Lyrics
It's a funny old world
Expressing the ironic and unpredictable nature of the world.
But nobody's laughing
Despite the irony, there is a lack of joy or amusement.
In between the newborn, the living and the dying
Reflecting on the continuum from birth to death.
In for a penny, In for a pound
Committing fully, regardless of the consequences.
Prince and Pretender, both claiming the crown.
Highlighting the struggle for power and authority.
All this it's no surprise
Emphasizing the lack of astonishment in the given circumstances.
Truth and Lies
Contrasting the concepts of truth and lies.
Well I look to the east
Turning attention towards the symbolic east, possibly seeking guidance.
Raise my hands up to heaven
Gesturing towards heaven, invoking a spiritual connection.
Bowed to the new born son who had risen
Respecting a new beginning or revelation.
Learned all the words but none of their meanings
Memorizing words without understanding their significance.
Learned all the secrets but none of their reasons
Acquiring secrets without grasping their motivations.
So I laid all my faith in the tales and the legends
Placing trust in stories and legendary tales.
Miracles and myths of divine intervention
Believing in miracles and divine intervention.
Huckster and priest selling redemption
Criticizing those who exploit faith for personal gain.
Toll for the soul
Referring to a toll or cost for spiritual well-being.
On the road to salvation
On the journey towards salvation.
And who are to blame?
Raising the question of responsibility for societal issues.
We are sinking forever
Describing a perpetual decline or deterioration.
In the sea of gain
Suggesting a pursuit of material gain leading to a negative outcome.
Now I sit here to ponder
Contemplating and reflecting on life.
Question and wonder
Posing questions and expressing curiosity.
End of the day I am still none the wiser
Admitting a lack of wisdom despite experiences.
Like threads on the loom all weaving a pattern
Metaphorically likening life to threads woven into a pattern.
A picture in light and life ever after
Describing a continuing image of light and life.
Life ever after
Reflecting on life's continuation beyond the present moment.
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