Across The Universe
♪ The Beatles Lyrics
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Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai Guru Deva, om.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
The Beatles' "Across The Universe" was written by John Lennon and first released in 1969. The song is a beautiful and introspective musing on the journey of life and the power of love and spirituality. In the first verse, the lyrics evoke the image of words flowing out like endless rain, slipping away across the universe. This gives the impression of the universal nature of life and the transient quality of language. The second verse further explores this theme, suggesting that thoughts within the mind can be just as elusive and fleeting. The chorus then repeats the refrain that "nothing's gonna change my world," suggesting a sense of permanence and acceptance of the way things are.
The third verse changes tone slightly, transitioning from words and thoughts to sounds and emotions. The images of laughter and shades of life suggest the richness and diversity of experience. It is here that we encounter the line "limitless undying love," which shines around the singer like a million suns. This is a beautiful and profound statement about the power of love to transcend time and space. The song ends with the repeated chant "Jai Guru Deva," which is a Sanskrit mantra that means "Hail to the divine teacher." This reinforces the spiritual aspect of the song and suggests that the singer has found guidance and enlightenment on their journey through life.
Line by Line Meaning
Words are flowing out like
The thoughts and ideas are constantly coming out of my mind
Endless rain into a paper cup
My mind is overflowing with ideas that I'm trying to capture
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
The ideas and thoughts are escaping my grasp and taking on a life of their own
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
My emotions are highly intensified, both positive and negative
Are drifting through my opened mind
My mind is open to experiencing a wide range of emotions
Possessing and caressing me.
These intense emotions are taking control of me and affecting me deeply
Jai Guru Deva. Om
I offer my respects to the divine and find peace
Nothing's gonna change my world
I am content and at peace with my current state of being
Images of broken light, which
The broken fragments of light symbolize scattered, unclear thoughts
Dance before me like a million eyes,
These unclear thoughts are constantly in my line of sight
They call me on and on across the universe.
These thoughts and ideas are persistent and omnipresent
Thoughts meander like a
My thoughts wander aimlessly
Restless wind inside a letter box
My mind is like a shut letterbox, vulnerable
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
The thoughts continue to drift around with no particular aim or purpose
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Every aspect of life is present and beautiful
Are ringing through my opened ears
I'm able to fully experience and appreciate everything around me
Inciting and inviting me.
I'm inspired to participate in life
Limitless undying love, which
The love I feel is infinite and everlasting
Shines around me like a million suns,
The love surrounding me is immense and powerful
It calls me on and on across the universe
Love drives me to continue on my journey
Jai Guru Deva, om.
I offer my respects to the divine and find peace
Jai Guru Deva
Respect to the divine
Jai Guru Deva
Respect to the divine
Jai Guru Deva
Respect to the divine
Jai Guru Deva
Respect to the divine
Jai Guru Deva
Respect to the divine
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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