Seen and Gone
Kultiration Lyrics
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of the universal vibe
Lord
Don't let me ever go astray
I'm called upon to be here today
unfolding the story, written for this play
observing my part, playing from the heart
while the sum remains the same
Remind me of the
unbroken self
Lord
Such a beautiful creation indeed
Despite of all emotion I feel
connecting with the truth of matter and energy
and it's rising and setting qualities
let me observe the nature in these...
Seen and gone
I stay strong as they rise and fall
so let me greet them for what they truly are
seen and gone
awareness doesn't change along
so let me greet them for what they truly are
seen and gone
all knowing, all pervasive yeah
from you lord, how could I ever go astray
from one sun and it's many sunrays
from one ocean and her many waves
from one love and it's many sides
there is only one face but so many expressions
amongst our shadows in our garden of mirrors
we walk along the light of billions of stars
as we travel the many life long lived journeys
look into the essence of what you truly are
this world we have come to know, will - rise and fall
yes I see them empires will conquer but them - rise and fall
even our concepts, will - rise and fall
this body mind complex - rise and fall
seen and gone
stay strong as they rise and fall
let me greet them for what they truly are
seen and gone
awareness doesn't change along no
so let me greet them for what they truly are
seen and gone
The lyrics of Kultiration's "Seen and Gone" urge listeners to stay grounded in the present moment and remain aware of the impermanence of all things. The first verse sets the stage for this theme, as the singer asks to be reminded of the "universal vibe" and to stay on the path that aligns with it. The second verse focuses on the self, emphasizing the beauty of creation and the importance of connecting with the truth of matter and energy. The chorus reinforces the message of impermanence by speaking to the fleeting nature of all things. The singer encourages listeners to remain strong and greeting everything for what it truly is, reminding them that awareness doesn't change along with the rise and fall of the things around them.
This overarching theme of impermanence is reflected in the language and imagery throughout the song. The verses describe the many expressions of the one face, the many sunrays of one sun, and the many waves of one ocean. The final lines of the chorus emphasize this shift from the concrete to the abstract, as things like empires and concepts are analogized to the body mind complex, all of which will inevitably rise and fall.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it encourages listeners to engage with the world around them as a conscious, aware presence. By remaining grounded in the present moment and recognizing the impermanence of all things, the singer implies that listeners will be able to move through life with greater clarity and purpose. Overall, "Seen and Gone" is a call to stay present and remain mindful of the fleeting nature of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Remind me, yeah
Please remind me
of the universal vibe
Of the energy that connects everything and everyone
Lord
God
Don't let me ever go astray
Please guide me and keep me on the right path
I'm called upon to be here today
I have a purpose to fulfill today
unfolding the story, written for this play
Living out my life's journey
observing my part, playing from the heart
Doing my best to fulfill my role in life with authenticity and kindness
while the sum remains the same
While the overall essence and energy of the universe stays constant
Remind me of the
Please remind me
unbroken self
Of the wholeness that exists within me
Lord
God
Such a beautiful creation indeed
What a remarkable and wonderful thing it is to be alive
Despite of all emotion I feel
Regardless of my feelings
connecting with the truth of matter and energy
Acknowledging and embracing the reality of the physical world, and the energy that flows through it
and it's rising and setting qualities
And the cyclical nature of existence
let me observe the nature in these...
May I take the time to appreciate and contemplate the world around me
Seen and gone
Things come and go
I stay strong as they rise and fall
I remain resilient as circumstances change
so let me greet them for what they truly are
May I acknowledge and accept reality as it is
awareness doesn't change along
My consciousness remains constant through different experiences
all knowing, all pervasive yeah
All-knowing and ever-present, yes
from you lord, how could I ever go astray
With your guidance, how could I lose my way?
from one sun and it's many sunrays
One source of light, with many expressions
from one ocean and her many waves
One body of water, with many variations
from one love and it's many sides
One emotion, with many facets
there is only one face but so many expressions
There is only one essence, but it manifests in many forms
amongst our shadows in our garden of mirrors
Amid our illusions and reflections of ourselves
we walk along the light of billions of stars
We exist under the vast universe with its many stars
as we travel the many life long lived journeys
As we live out our individual paths in life
look into the essence of what you truly are
Reflect on your true nature and inner self
this world we have come to know, will - rise and fall
The world we are familiar with will change over time
yes I see them empires will conquer but them - rise and fall
Empires may rise and fall, but it is inevitable that they will decline eventually
even our concepts, will - rise and fall
Even our ideas and beliefs will change and evolve over time
this body mind complex - rise and fall
Our physical and mental states are in constant flux
stay strong as they rise and fall
Remain resilient despite changes in life
awareness doesn't change along no
Despite changes in life, we can maintain a consistent level of self-awareness
so let me greet them for what they truly are
May we acknowledge and embrace reality
seen and gone
Things come and go
Contributed by Gianna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.