Across The Universe
Across the Universe Soundtrack/Jim Sturgess Lyrics

The lyrics to "Across the Universe" by Jim Sturgess are a beautiful and poetic exploration of the human experience. The opening lines speak to the way words can feel overwhelming, like an endless rain that is impossible to catch or control. The image of words slithering wildly as they slip away speaks to the idea that language can sometimes feel slippery and difficult to grasp. The use of the phrase "across the universe" suggests that these feelings are universal and experienced by people everywhere.

As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to describe the way different emotions move through our minds. Pools of sorrow and waves of joy suggest that our emotions are like a body of water, constantly shifting and changing. The line "possessing and caressing me" speaks to the way emotions can feel all-consuming and intense. The repeated refrain of "nothing's gonna change my world" creates a sense of solidity and grounding, even as the world around us shifts and changes.

The chorus is followed by a series of abstract images that seem to reflect the way thoughts can flit around in our minds with no clear direction or purpose. The line "thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box" is particularly striking, creating a vivid image of letters tumbling around inside a dark space. Finally, the song ends with the repetition of the phrase "jai guru deva," which is a Hindi phrase often used in meditation and translates to "I give thanks to the divine teacher within." This final line suggests that even in the midst of all the chaos and change, there is still something within us that is constant and unchanging.