Silver Raven
Gene Clark Lyrics
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Far above the the darkened waters far above the troubled sky
Have you seen the changing rivers now they wait their turn to die
But they turn their tide upon you when the sea begins to cry
Have you seen the changing windows
Of the sea beyond the stars
And the sky beyond the sunbeams and the world beyond your dreams
Have you seen the old world dying
Which was once what new worlds seem
Have you seen the silver raven she has wings that barely gleam
They barely gleam they barely glimmer
As she circles past the sun
And she tries to tell her sister that her trials have just begun
Have you seen the silver raven she has wings and she can fly
Far above the the darkened waters far above the troubled sky
Have you seen the changing rivers now they wait their turn to die
But they turn their tide upon you when the sea begins to cry
"Silver Raven" by Gene Clark is a song with a rich symbolism of change, loss, and transformation. The song starts with the sighting of a silver raven, a powerful bird that possesses the ability to fly far above the darkness and the chaos of the world. The raven becomes a symbol of hope and freedom, and its wings represent the power of transformation that every individual can attain.
The song continues with the reference to changing rivers that wait their turn to die. The metaphor represents the inevitability of change and the impermanence of life. The changing windows of the sea, the sky beyond the sunbeams, and the world beyond one's dreams implies that the world is vast, complex, and beautiful. However, the old worlds that were once new are dying, symbolizing the transient nature of things in life.
The song speaks to the idea of embracing the unknown, accepting the inevitability of change, and trusting that there is always a way forward. The silver raven, with its barely gleaming wings, represents the potential for growth and transformation, even in the face of adversity. The repeated lines, "have you seen the silver raven," create a sense of reverence and awe for the bird and the transformative power that it represents.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you seen the silver raven she has wings and she can fly
Have you witnessed the majestic bird with silver feathers and the ability to soar.
Far above the the darkened waters far above the troubled sky
The silver raven flies high above the gloomy oceans and the tumultuous heavens.
Have you seen the changing rivers now they wait their turn to die
Have you observed the waterways that transform as they await their inevitable fate.
But they turn their tide upon you when the sea begins to cry
Yet, the rivers will take revenge when the sea starts to weep.
Have you seen the changing windows of the sea beyond the stars
Have you gazed at the shifting reflections in the ocean that extend beyond the celestial bodies.
And the sky beyond the sunbeams and the world beyond your dreams
The sky exists beyond the rays of the sun, as does the unimaginable realm that transcends your thoughts.
Have you seen the old world dying which was once what new worlds seem
Have you noticed the former world decaying as it was previously discovered as a newborn planet.
Have you seen the silver raven she has wings that barely gleam
Have you caught sight of the silver raven with wings that barely shine.
They barely gleam they barely glimmer as she circles past the sun
Her wings shimmer faintly as she flies past the blazing sun.
And she tries to tell her sister that her trials have just begun
She endeavors to convey to her sibling that her challenges have only started.
Have you seen the silver raven she has wings and she can fly
Have you witnessed the opulent bird with silver feathers who can take flight.
Far above the the darkened waters far above the troubled sky
The silver raven soars high above the murky seas and the turbulent heavens.
Have you seen the changing rivers now they wait their turn to die
Have you observed the waterways that metamorphose as they anticipate their demise.
But they turn their tide upon you when the sea begins to cry
However, they will seek revenge when the sea commences to weep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GENE CLARK
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