beauty
Anne Loree Lyrics
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Trying not to get knocked down
And cities trying not to
Suffocate
And butterflies the oceans
Dodging oil spills
And paddles through the skies
Of toxic waste
So what a great relief to me
When I read your poetry
And saw she had found somewhere to
Hide
It all
Where you don't see
Beauty
Still surviving in this world
Shalom shalom
She knows that she will tarnish
In the info-light
Reach out underneath the
Corp'rate sheet
And fade out in the
How to Be a Millionaire
Smudge out in the gloss
Of magazines
So what a much needed surprise
When I looked in your kind eyes
And saw she had found somewhere to
Hide
It all
Where you don't see
Beauty
Still surviving in this world
Oooh yeah
Aaaaah
Where you don't see beauty
Still surviving in this world
Shalom shalom
The lyrics to Anne Loree's song "Beauty" depict the struggles of the natural world and the pressure many people feel to conform to societal expectations. The first verse describes how nature, represented by the woman running through forests and cities, is constantly under threat from pollution and destruction. However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope as the singer finds relief in reading poetry and recognizing that there is still beauty to be found in the world. The phrase "shalom shalom" at the end of each chorus is a Hebrew word for peace, emphasizing the need for harmony and balance in our relationship with nature.
The second verse shifts to a more personal struggle as the "she" referred to acknowledges that she will inevitably fade away in the world of information overload and materialism. The mention of "How to Be a Millionaire" and glossy magazines speaks to the pressure to conform to societal expectations of success and beauty. However, the chorus once again provides a sense of solace as the singer finds comfort in the fact that there is still beauty to be found even in the midst of these challenges.
Overall, the lyrics of "Beauty" suggest that while the natural world and our personal struggles may feel overwhelming at times, there is still hope and beauty to be found if we take the time to look for it and appreciate it.
Line by Line Meaning
She runs through forests Trying not to get knocked down
She navigates through life's challenges, trying not to get overwhelmed
And cities trying not to Suffocate
She struggles to find her place in the chaos of cities
And butterflies the oceans Dodging oil spills
She observes the destruction of nature, and the efforts to avoid it
And paddles through the skies Of toxic waste
She envisions a world devastated by human actions
So what a great relief to me When I read your poetry
She finds solace in the artistic expression of others
And saw she had found somewhere to Hide It all
She discovers an escape from the struggles of life
Where you don't see Beauty Still surviving in this world Shalom shalom
In this hidden place, beauty still exists despite the world's ugliness
She knows that she will tarnish In the info-light
She fears she will be consumed by societal pressure and standards
Reach out underneath the Corp'rate sheet
She hopes to find something genuine underneath the false masks of society
And fade out in the How to Be a Millionaire Smudge out in the gloss Of magazines
She sees the emptiness of material success and superficiality
So what a much needed surprise When I looked in your kind eyes
She finds unexpected compassion and kindness in others
And saw she had found somewhere to Hide It all
She discovers an escape from the struggles of life
Where you don't see Beauty Still surviving in this world Oooh yeah Aaaaah
In this hidden place, beauty still exists despite the world's ugliness
Where you don't see beauty Still surviving in this world Shalom shalom
In this hidden place, beauty still exists despite the world's ugliness, offering a sense of peace and wholeness
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.