Rest In Peace
Alfonzo Hunter Lyrics
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Alfonzo Hunter
Oh if my wheel could take another turn
And if my life replaced itself again,
I wouldn't want a single thing to change.
Oh it's been good, though it's been strange.
And if my dreams were willing to come true,
Oh I would not even try to let them through.
I'm sure there's things I've missed,
That others preached.
The goals they reached,
They weren't for me.
Rest in peace,
Even though the worries seem to mount,
Don't let them count.
Rest in peace.
Throw all those smiles and paper miles away
You make willow pattern pictures through the rain.
And swallow when your heart begins to breathe,
Just like a bird, do what it please.
Cause I ain't gonna be here all that long
And when I'm old I want to know I sung.
If there's a road ahead, I'll jump right in.
Just got to win, this is my hymn.
Rest in peace, even though your worries seem to mount,
Don't let them count.
Rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
Alfonzo Hunter's song Rest in Peace is a contemplative track that reflects on the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. The opening lines encapsulate this sentiment with a desire for another chance to relive life with the caveat of not wanting anything to change. The singer has come to terms with the oddness and complexities of their life, and they recognize the good that has come from it. Though there are dreams unfulfilled, they realize that there are certain paths that were just not meant for them. The refrain "Rest in peace" serves as a reminder to accept life as is, and to find solace in the fact that worries are not eternal, and that we will all eventually find peace.
The second verse uses imagery of throwing away paper miles and smiling pictures to depict the ephemeral nature of life's joys, and how they can be washed away in an instant, just like the willow-pattern pictures in the rain. The singer encourages us to live life on our own terms, like a bird flying freely, without worrying about what others think or what they may miss. The third verse sees the singer acknowledging their own mortality, and how they want to be remembered for the life they lived. They want to take chances, jump into the unknown, and win at life, knowing that they may not have much time left on this earth. The final refrain reminds us to rest, to find peace in the chaos, and to not let the worries define our lives.
Overall, Rest in Peace is a poignant reminder to live life to the fullest, to accept its complexities and anomalies, and to not let worries and fears drive us. It encourages us to find peace in the here and now, and to embrace our mortality as a natural part of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh if my wheel could take another turn
If I could go back in time and live my life again
And if my life replaced itself again,
And if I lived a new life
I wouldn't want a single thing to change.
I have no regrets in my life
Oh it's been good, though it's been strange.
Life has been both good and unusual
And if my dreams were willing to come true,
If what I wished for happened
Oh I would not even try to let them through.
I wouldn't fight against my dreams if they came true
I'm sure there's things I've missed,
I've probably missed out on some experiences
That others preached.
That other people have tried to convince me to do
The goals they reached,
The objectives that they have accomplished
They weren't for me.
Aren't necessarily what I want in life
Rest in peace,
Be at peace
Even though the worries seem to mount,
Even though there are things to worry about
Don't let them count.
Don't let them consume you
Throw all those smiles and paper miles away
Ignore all the surface-level accomplishments
You make willow pattern pictures through the rain.
You create beautiful experiences even during hard times
And swallow when your heart begins to breathe,
Keep your emotions in check
Just like a bird, do what it please.
Just like a bird does what it wants, live your life on your own terms
Cause I ain't gonna be here all that long
I won't be alive for very long
And when I'm old I want to know I sung.
I want to have lived a full life when I'm older
If there's a road ahead, I'll jump right in.
If there's an opportunity, I'll take it without hesitation
Just got to win, this is my hymn.
I'm determined to succeed and that's what I'm singing about
Rest in peace, even though your worries seem to mount,
Be at peace despite your worries
Don't let them count.
Don't let worry take over
Rest in peace.
Be at peace
Writer(s): I. HUNTER, D. GRIFFIN, P.O. WATTS
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