On The Vista
Blakroc Lyrics
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Stars so close you can reach out and kiss one
Bright waves roll easy and still
Sparklin and deep
Rude and sweet
Dream what you like, but you dare not sleep
The lights on the riverbanks, they just much reach
How much lessons did they teach
For the bounty that they seek?
Angels over each of these
As the heavens just increase
And the mountains surrender, final call
The on and the only, the all for all
All gone, and it goes on and on
And when it's done on-ing it just ons some more
Majestic and lonely, magnetic, raw
Magic wave fresher than alls, yes y'alls
And on and on and on and on and on
Yes yes y'all, to the beat y'all, feel free y'all, it's unique y'all
What it do, what it is, what it be y'all?
Fuck money, live up, and get free y'all
Yes yes y'all, to the beat y'all
Numerous and luminous, conduence in the reservoir
Bright lights, high life on the vista
Stars so bright you can reach up and kiss one
Bright waves roll easy and still
Majestic and deep
Dream what you want, but you dare not sleep
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Highlights, clear view on the vista
Stars so close you can reach up and kiss one
Bright waves roll easy and still
Sparkle in the deep
Rude and sweet
Dream what you like, but you dare not sleep
The lights on the riverbanks they just must reach
How much lessons did they teach
For the bounty that they seek?
Angels over each and each
As the heavens just increase
And the mountains surrender, final call
The lyrics to Blakroc's "On the Vista" featuring Mos Def are a tribute to the beauty and mystery of nature, as well as a reminder to never stop seeking knowledge and growth. The song opens with a serene image of a clear view on the vista, with stars so close you can almost reach out and touch them. The bright waves that roll easy and still are contrasted with the simultaneous elements of the rude and sweet, suggesting that life is full of contradictions.
The phrase "dream what you like, but you dare not sleep" implies that it's important to keep striving towards your goals and not get complacent. The lights on the riverbank are symbolic of the lessons we learn along the way, and the fact that they "must reach" suggests the importance of acknowledging and heeding these lessons. The song continues with imagery of angels and mountains surrendering to a "final call", reminding us of the fleeting nature of life.
Despite the melancholic tone of some of the lyrics, the song ultimately celebrates the beauty and potential of life. The "magic wave fresher than alls" is symbolic of the creative and uplifting force that propels us forward, and the phrase "fuck money, live up, and get free y'all" reinforces the idea that true fulfillment comes from connecting with the world around us.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL AUERBACH, PATRICK CARNEY, DANTE T. SMITH
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