Wellonay the World Go
Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger Lyrics
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Well may the world go,
The world go, the world go,
Well may the world go,
When I'm far away.
Well may the skiers turn,
The swimmers churn, the lovers burn
When I'm far away.
[Chorus]
Sweet may the fiddle sound
The banjo play the old hoe down
Dancers swing round and round
When I'm far away.
[Chorus]
Fresh may the breezes blow
Clear may the streams flow
Blue above, green below
When I'm far away.
[Chorus]
The song "Wellonay the World Go" is a deeply contemplative piece that reflects upon the nature of life and our place in the world. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, speaks to the idea that even when we are far away, life continues on its timeless course. The lyrics hint at the idea that no matter how much we may try to control or influence the world around us, life will always go on regardless of our actions or the impact we may have.
The song's verses delve into some specific areas of life that reinforce this idea of timelessness. The first verse speaks of skiers, swimmers, and lovers, all of whom are swept up in their respective passions and pursuits, living life to the fullest even when the singer is not present. The second verse reflects on music and dance, suggesting that the joy and energy of these activities will still be there even when the singer is gone. The final verse speaks to the beauty of nature, with clear streams and blue skies continuing to exist even after the singer has departed.
Overall, the song seems to express a sense of acceptance and even reverence for the power and mystery of life. It suggests that our worries and concerns are ultimately just small pieces of a larger picture, and that we are all just transient visitors in this world. It's a bittersweet sentiment, but one that ultimately offers a sense of comfort and perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
[Chorus]
Let the world keep moving on, even when I'm not there
Well may the skiers turn,
Let the skiers continue to ski with joy, even when I'm not able to see them
The swimmers churn, the lovers burn
May the swimmers enjoy their swim and the lovers enjoy their love, even when I'm not present
Peace, may the generals learn,
May the generals learn to strive for peace, even when I'm far away
When I'm far away.
All these things should continue even when I'm not physically present
[Chorus]
Let the world keep moving on, even when I'm not there
Sweet may the fiddle sound
Let the fiddle continue to produce sweet music when I'm not able to hear it
The banjo play the old hoe down
Let the banjo continue to play its tune when I'm not able to enjoy it
Dancers swing round and round
Let the dancers dance their heart out, even when I'm not able to see them
When I'm far away.
All these things should continue even when I'm not physically present
[Chorus]
Let the world keep moving on, even when I'm not there
Fresh may the breezes blow
Let the breeze continue to bring freshness when I'm not there to feel it
Clear may the streams flow
Let the streams continue to flow clear water when I'm not there to drink from them
Blue above, green below
Let the world continue to be beautiful, even when I'm not there to admire it
When I'm far away.
All these things should continue even when I'm not physically present
[Chorus]
Let the world keep moving on, even when I'm not there
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TRADITIONAL, PETER SEEGER
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Am I ok I don't even know that
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@kirenelive9147
I am amazed by the use of singing Voice here. The Very authentic sound of Pain exspressed in the vocal. Absolutely Going Straight into the heart.πΆπΉ
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Absolutely love this....... π
@itskym1774
"I'm holding onto what we had, now I feel this pain and I'm not okay"
This shit hurts.
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This song makes my heart cry my friend has not talk to me for years now im worried