The Ark
Gerry Rafferty Lyrics
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The world is livin' in its dream
But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.
The time has come to trust that guiding light
And leavin' all the rest behind
We'll take the road that leads down to the waterside
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.
And we'll sail out on the water
Yes we'll feel the seas roll
Yes we'll meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known.
If you travel blindly, if you fall
The truth is there to set you free
And when your heart can see just one thing in this life
We'll set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.
And we'll sail out on the water
Yes we'll feel the seas roll
Yes we'll meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known.
See the dark night has come down on us
The world is livin' in its dream
But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.
And we'll sail out on the water
Yes we'll feel the seas roll
Yes we'll meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known.
The lyrics to Gerry Rafferty's "The Ark" can be interpreted as a call to awaken from the slumber of everyday life and embark on a spiritual journey towards enlightenment. The dark night symbolizes the ignorance and confusion that plagues humanity as they move forward in their daily lives, seemingly unaware of the greater spiritual purpose behind their existence. However, the singer now understands that they can choose to break away from this mundane existence and seek a path towards truth and enlightenment.
The "ship" that they seek can be seen as a metaphor for a guide or a spiritual mentor who can help them navigate the twists and turns of their journey towards greater understanding. As they set sail on the waters, they encounter strangers who are also on the same path towards enlightenment. The path may not always be smooth, and there may be instances where they fall or travel blindly. However, the truth will always be there to set them free, and as long as their hearts remain focused on the one thing that truly matters in life, they will continue to move forward towards their ultimate goal.
Overall, "The Ark" encourages listeners to break away from the illusions of daily life and embark on a journey towards truth and enlightenment. It is a call to take responsibility for one's own spiritual development and seek out the guidance of those who can help guide them on this path.
Line by Line Meaning
See the dark night has come down on us
The world is in a dark time and we are going through uncertain times. The future is not clear.
The world is livin' in its dream
The world is unaware of what is really happening and is instead living in an imaginary state.
But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep
We realize that we can recognize what is truly happening and wake up from the dreamlike state that the world is in.
And set out on the journey
We embark on a journey towards discovering the truth of the situation.
Find a ship to take us on the way.
We will search for and find a way to guide us on this journey.
The time has come to trust that guiding light
It is time to have faith in something that will guide us towards discovering the truth.
And leavin' all the rest behind
We must forget everything else that is not related to the journey.
We'll take the road that leads down to the waterside
We will take a path towards the water as a guiding force in our journey.
And we'll sail out on the water
We will journey out onto the water.
Yes we'll feel the seas roll
We will feel the waves of the sea, which can represent the ups and downs of the journey.
Yes we'll meet out on the water
We will encounter new people and things on the journey.
Where are all strangers are known.
On the journey, we will come to know acquaintances and strangers alike.
If you travel blindly, if you fall
If you journey without direction or guidance, you may stumble or make mistakes.
The truth is there to set you free
Finding and knowing the truth can liberate you from confusion or uncertainty.
And when your heart can see just one thing in this life
When you can understand and focus on one aspect of life and truth, it can guide you on your journey.
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Written by: GERALD RAFFERTY
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