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13th Floor Elevators Lyrics

You're moving, keep climbing.
The song urges listeners to keep moving forward, encouraging them to climb higher and higher with every step they take.

You're wondering.
The song acknowledges that people may feel uncertain or unsure about their path in life and may have questions about what the future holds.

What's on your mind?
Similar to the previous line, this lyric asks listeners to contemplate their thoughts and desires, and to consider what they truly want to achieve.

It's the one keystone people keep trying to find.
The song suggests that there is one essential element that people are always searching for, possibly a state of mind or a higher level of consciousness.

The state of mind that puts you there.
Expanding on the previous line, the song refers to a particular state of mind that allows people to reach a higher level of being or achieve their goals.

And evolution's everywhere, it's creeping back from the affair.
The song implies that we are constantly evolving and that evolution can be seen in all aspects of life, even when we may not realize it. The reference to an 'affair' may suggest that change can be disruptive or unsettling at times.

So leave! Leave! Leave! Leave your body behind.
This line urges listeners to let go of their physical bodies and focus on their spiritual or mental selves, suggesting that true growth or enlightenment lies beyond the physical realm.

Yes, yes, yes, You can always come back.
Despite the previous line's encouragement to leave the physical body behind, this lyric reassures listeners that they can always return to their physical form if they choose to do so.

To live the desire you want on your track.
The song suggests that we all have a particular path or destiny to follow and that we should pursue our goals and desires with determination and focus.

Live the love that gives it's return.
This line encourages listeners to show love and kindness to others, suggesting that doing so will result in love and positivity being returned to them.

The higher you're livin', now, the purer it burns.
The song implies that the more one strives for a higher level of living or a greater sense of purpose, the more powerful and fulfilling that experience will be.

So keep climbing, (Ooo, that energy's higher) Keep on climbing.
The song continues to urge listeners to keep moving forward, reminding them that the energy and momentum they create will continue to build as they climb higher.

Your sun catches on fire.
This line may refer to an experience of spiritual awakening or enlightenment, suggesting that one's internal 'sun' becomes more radiant and powerful as one moves closer to their goals.

Remember, remember, Why can't you remember?
The song asks listeners to remember something important, possibly a piece of wisdom or a previous experience that can help guide them forward. The repetition of the phrase suggests that this is a critical message that is easy to forget.

Remember that we're falling.
This line suggests that even as we climb higher, we are still vulnerable to setbacks or failures. The idea of 'falling' may represent a loss of progress or a feeling of being unmoored.

Indifference from the love.
The song suggests that a lack of love or compassion can lead to feelings of indifference or apathy, which may make it difficult to move forward or stay motivated.

It's only habit circumstance that fits you like a glove.
The song implies that our habits and circumstances can shape our lives in powerful ways, sometimes becoming so ingrained that they feel like an extension of ourselves.

Remember, that we're calling in every cast to learn.
This line suggests that we can learn from every experience or interaction we have, even if that experience seems negative or challenging at the time.

You're form can move, You're shape is composed of edges.
The song suggests that we are not tied to a particular form or shape, but that we can change and evolve as we grow and learn. The idea of 'edges' may represent the boundaries we create for ourselves or the limitations we perceive in our lives.

Edges and ridges of your own energy! Your own energy! Your own energy!
Expanding on the previous line, the song suggests that we are defined by our own energy and that we can shape that energy into whatever form we choose. The repetition of the phrase highlights the importance of this concept.

Who searched for this?
This line reflects a sense of wonder or curiosity about the human desire to find higher meaning or purpose in life. The lyric may suggest that this desire is innate or universal among humanity.

Only higher resistant consciousness and bliss.
The song suggests that true fulfillment or contentment can only be found through a higher level of consciousness or awareness, one that is resistant to worldly distractions or negativity.

By feeling more love for the sense world you're seeing.
The song encourages listeners to cultivate love and compassion for the world around them, suggesting that this will help them to find greater happiness and fulfillment.

You raise sense your income and your level of being By finer and finer, And finer agreeing you Leave!
This line suggests that by raising our level of awareness and refining our sense of perception, we can elevate our lives to a higher level of being. The idea of 'leaving' may represent a letting go of old habits or viewpoints in order to embrace a new way of seeing the world.

Yes, yes, yes attention comes back, You focus on anchors, You have what you lack.
This line suggests that by focusing our attention and energy on specific goals or affirmations, we can find what we need within ourselves. The concept of 'anchors' may represent those things that ground us or give us stability in life.

Live the love each thought form returns.
The song suggests that the love we give to others will be returned to us in the form of positive energy, helping us to achieve our goals and find greater fulfillment in life.

Graze in the judgement of the ether that burns!
The lyric may suggest that we should be aware of the 'burning' energy that surrounds us and be mindful of the consequences of our actions or thoughts. The idea of 'judgement' may represent the idea that our thoughts and actions have consequences, both positive and negative.

The sun fills so soon And gathers the clouds into a heavenly moon.
This line may represent a sense of natural balance and harmony, suggesting that even as we experience darkness or setbacks, the sun will always rise again, bringing light and warmth to our lives.

And you're body and mind are one. Your heart like cool ashes, The life sprays through your nippled eyes Like ribbon through your lashes.
These lines may represent a sense of emotional and physical unity, in which the mind, body, and heart all work together to create a sense of wholeness. The image of 'cool ashes' may represent a sense of calm or tranquility, while the idea of 'life spraying' through one's eyes may represent a sense of vitality or energy.

It ripples down with your heart's clear you're mixed in two, The poisoned ear. The love you feel is love you hear.
These lines may represent a sense of inner conflict or turmoil, in which negative or critical thoughts can 'poison' one's sense of well-being. However, the song suggests that by focusing on love and positivity, one can overcome these negative forces and find greater fulfillment in life.

Remember, remember, remember, remember Keep on climbing.
The song encourages listeners to remember the key concepts and messages it has presented, suggesting that doing so will help them to continue moving forward in life.