SPIRIT - THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER
♠ This is what I hear when I listen to the words ♦ There may be some discrepancies since this is not taken from any official printed material ♣ To my knowledge, there has never been any official release of the actual lyrics by Ode Records or any other music publisher If you notice any mistakes or perhaps have an official printed source, please drop me an email Thanks,
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I GOT A LINE ON YOU Let me take you, baby Down to the riverbed Got to tell you something Go right to your head I got a line on you babe
I got a line on you babe
I got a line on you babe Gotta put your arms around me With every bit of your love If you know what to do I'll make love to you Cause you got the right line to make it through these times I got a line on you babe
I got a line on you babe
I got a line on you babe Ah, winter's almost over The summer she's comin' on strong I can love you, love you, love you Love you all year long Hey, hey! I got a line on you babe
I got a line on you
I got a line on you babe
I got a line on you
I got a line on you babe IT SHALL BE In the future soon Beauty will find you And all of mankind Together binding you and me It shall be In the future soon Beauty will find you And all of mankind Together binding you and me It shall be POOR RICHARD Remarking on the freshness of garbage With each and every person that he meets And debating on the price of admission While someone is lying, dying in the street Notwithstanding all the manner of people The city you'll find is such a lonely place to live and live and live... SILKY SAM Silky Sam was a gambling man And the cards all would dance in his hand The stars would shine just to make a lucky sign So you'd understand Silky Sam was a traveling man And he went from town to town He's pass you by with the world all in his eye And his ear close to the ground Sha La Laaaa La Laa Laa Laa Laa Sha La Laa La Laaaa Sha La Laaaa La Laa Laa Laa Laa Laaaa Laaaa Laaaa Laaaa Laaaa Silky Sam was a joke telling man And you'd laugh just to be at his side He'd please the crowd and he always smiled out loud But alone and all inside Do you know that silky cried Sha La Laaaa La Laa Laa Laa Laa Sha La Laa La Laaaa Sha La Laaaa La Laa Laa Laa Laa Laaaa Laaaa Laaaa Laaaa Laaaa Silky Sam was a gambling man And the cards all would dance in his hand The stars would shine just to make a lucky sign So you'd understand Silky Silky Sam Oh Silky Silky Sam Oh Silky Silky Sam Silky Sam Silk Silk Silk Silk Silky Sam Silky Sam Oh Silky Sam DRUNKARD His coat was torn and tattered, his face was full of red And nothing seemed to matter, as he put himself to bed And he didn't know the meaning of it all He wasn't home that evening when his daughter came to call And he didn't see the message that she left upon the wall And he didn't know the meaning of it all He looked into the streetlamps, all shinning in the rain And he thought of all the faces that he'd never see again And he didn't know the meaning of it all DARLIN' IF Darlin' if you would love me And if you know how I feel If you'd do anything for me woman To help me understand And help me live again Darlin' it would never, never be the same Without you Now that you know how I feel And you know that what you see is real Would you do anything for me woman To help me understand And help me live again Oh darlin' it would never, never be the same without you Now that you know how I feel And you know that what you see is real Would you do anything for me woman To help me understand And help me live again Darlin' it would never, never be the same without you IT'S ALL THE SAME Someone here will try to waste your time And someone there will try to lead you blind Life seems to be wandering 'round and 'round Searching for the that which can be found It's you, you, you It's me, me, me It's you and me babe we're all the same And if you ever ask me if it's real I couldn't tell you more than what you feel You learn to read and write and spell your name And find out in the end it's all the same It's you, you, you It's me, me, me It's you and me babe we're all the same Someone here will try to waste your time And someone there will try to lead you blind Life seems to be wandering 'round and 'round Searching for the that which can be found It's you, you, you It's me, me, me Well, it's you and me babe we're all the same It's all the same It's all the same It's all the same It's all the same It's all the same It's all the same It's all the same It's all the same JEWISH Hine ma tov u'Mah-Nayim Shevet akh-im gam ya-chad Shalom u'Mah-Nayim hine ma tov Shevet akh-im gam ya-chad Shalom Hine ma tov u'Mah-Nayim Shevet akh-im gam ya-chad Shalom [Literal Translation] Hine mah tov 1 = Behold how good (masculine) u'Mah-Nayim 2 = and how pleasing (feminine) Shevet akh-im gam ya-chad 3 = if brothers (people) could sit together in unity Shaolm 4 = Peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare, tranquility 1 In Hebrew, the masculine also includes the feminine when a mixed group of people are concerned 2 ya-chad is from the word Yachid which means absolute unity and has a higher connotation than just peace and harmony. 3 The question is asked in the Talmud, "How can you describe HaShem (God)" and the reply is "Yachid" (absolute unity) It is for this reason that the word "Yachad" has a higher connotation in that it also implies unity with the Creator and not just with other people. Simply put, it implies an ascended level of universal consciousness. 4 Can be used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye. As it does in English, it can refer to either peace between two entities (especially between a person and God or between two countries), or to the well-being, welfare or safety of an individual or a group of individuals. Translated, the hymn means, "How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity." Origins: Its lyrics are the beginning of Psalm 133, which reads, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" DREAM WITHIN A DREAM Standing on a mountain top She's looking to the sea above her Dream within a dream And it twice removes her will to wonder I'm home, my soul, my soul, newborn baby cries Stepping off this mortal coil will be my pleasure Giving the gift that giving brings to be my pleasure Sitting in a room of wood Rainbows pouring through the laughter Dream within a dream It recalls the sound of younger laughter I'm home, my soul, my soul, newborn baby cry Stepping off this mortal coil will be my pleasure Giving the gift that giving brings to be my pleasure Stepping off this mortal coil Stepping off this mortal coil Stepping off this mortal coil Stepping off this mortal coil Stepping off this mortal coil Stepping off this mortal coil
Song Interpretation of "Dream Within A Dream"
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"Dream Within a Dream" by Spirit is a thought-provoking and introspective song that delves into the concept of multiple layers of reality and the exploration of one's own existence. Lyrically, the song paints vivid imagery and combines it with cryptic yet evocative phrases, allowing for multiple interpretations.
The opening lines, "Standing on a mountain top, she's looking to the sea above her," suggests a perspective of seeking something greater or transcendent. The juxtaposition of the mountain and sea represents the duality of earth and sky, further emphasizing a desire to explore beyond the confines of the physical world. This sentiment is reinforced with the phrase "Dream within a dream," indicating a departure from reality and experiencing altered states of consciousness. The repetition of this line signifies its importance and symbolic significance throughout the song.
The subsequent line, "And it twice removes her will to wonder," implies that this dream-like state removes the individual's curiosity and sense of wonder. It suggests that by immersing oneself in these alternate realities, one may lose touch with the natural inquisitiveness and awe of the world.
The following verse, "I'm home, my soul, my soul, newborn baby cries," embodies rebirth and renewal. It signifies a metaphorical awakening, as if the individual has found a sense of inner home and is experiencing a rejuvenation of the soul. The mention of a newborn baby crying further emphasizes this idea of starting anew and embracing the vulnerability and innocence that comes with a new beginning.
The line "Stepping off this mortal coil will be my pleasure" introduces a theme of liberation and detachment from the physical world. Here, "mortal coil" refers to the material existence, and the desire to "step off" implies a yearning to transcend the limitations of the physical body and experience a higher realm of existence. It suggests a longing for spiritual enlightenment or liberation from the constraints of human existence.
The subsequent verse describes a scene of joy and laughter, with rainbows pouring through the laughter in a room of wood. This image evokes a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence, suggesting that this dream within a dream allows the individual to recall moments of past happiness and carefree youthfulness. The line "It recalls the sound of younger laughter" highlights the ability of this dream-like state to transport the individual to past experiences and evoke powerful emotions.
The repetition of the chorus, intertwined with the verses, emphasizes the central themes of stepping away from the material world and finding pleasure in transition. The repetition also enhances the meditative quality of the song, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in its introspective and dream-like atmosphere.
Overall, "Dream Within a Dream" by Spirit invites contemplation on the nature of reality, the transformative power of dreams and introspection, and the pursuit of transcendence beyond the limitations of the physical world. It encourages the listener to explore their own existence and the layers of reality that lay within.
-- source songtell.com
SHE SMILES Look at her there She's sitting in her comfortable chair The flowers slipping down through her hair She smiles Ahh Ahh Ahh Aahhhh Aahhhh Well watch her pass by She's careful just to keep her spirits high And though there's no more apple in her eye She smiles Ahh Ahh Ahh Aahhhh Aahhhh Well what would you do if the clock ran backwards And over the wall was a magic mirror To see Aahhhh Aahhhh Aahhhh But she understands And lets the music run from her hands And makes a friend so feel so very grand She smiles Ahh Ahh Ahh Aahhhh Aahhhh AREN'T YOU GLAD Aren't you glad, you glad, you glad baby? Yes I'm glad, so glad, I'm that baby Don't you know, you know, you know baby? Yes I know, I know, it's so baby Heard you say you needed direction But in your house the word is correction Ahh, Aren't you glad, you glad, you glad baby? Yes I'm glad, so glad, I'm glad baby Don't you know, you know, you know baby? Yes I know, it's got to go baby Streets are yours you're feeling much bolder But summer has gone we're all a bit older... now Yep! Aren't you glad, you glad, you glad baby? Yes I'm glad, so glad, I'm glad baby Aren't you glad, you glad, you glad baby? Yes I'm glad, so glad, I'm glad baby Aren't you glad, you glad, you glad baby? Aren't you glad, you glad baby?
♠ This is what I hear when I listen to the words ♦ There may be some discrepancies since this is not taken from any official printed material ♣ To my knowledge, there has never been any official release of the actual lyrics by Ode Records or any other music publisher If you notice any mistakes or perhaps have an official printed source, please drop me an email Thanks, llamamusic@hotmail.com
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