Crystal Flame
Blues Traveler Lyrics

Sitting in clover looking for the fifth leaf
I am searching for something that I know I will find soon, even if it takes some effort to locate it.

Something soon will come my way
I am confident that what I am seeking will soon be within my grasp.

Never failing to amaze me
Once I get what I am looking for, I am always blown away by its power and beauty.

I feel its wisdom anyway
Even before I have fully experienced what I am looking for, I can sense that it has great insight and knowledge.

Rays of sweet illumination
This thing that I am searching for gives off a gentle and enlightening light.

Inspiration too untold
I am inspired by what I am searching for in ways that I cannot yet fully express in words.

I hope some day I can befriend it
Although what I am looking for is already a part of me, I hope to develop an even deeper connection with it over time.

I think that comes with growing old
As I age and mature, I believe that I will continue to gain greater understanding and appreciation for what I am searching for.

Crystal flame
This thing that I am searching for is like a pure and shining flame.

I'll do anything you say
I am willing to follow and submit to the guidance of this lofty and powerful force.

You're my heart and my mind and my soul
This force is intimately connected to my innermost being.

At least you fill them when I play
I can sense the presence of this force most strongly when I am immersed in music and creative expression.

Light so bright it hypnotizes
The brilliance of this force can be so intense that it captivates and mesmerizes me.

But it never hurts to gaze
Although this force is powerful, it is not harmful to simply look upon it and appreciate its beauty.

Never to burn or char with fire
This force is all-encompassing and all-consuming, but it does not cause harm or destruction.

Simply the heat from warmer days
The energy and warmth of this force is like a comforting memory from a happy time in the past.

And when the moment tends to savor
When the right circumstances come together, I am able to fully enjoy and appreciate the presence of this force.

When the song is close at hand
Music is a way for me to tap into the power and energy of this force.

That frozen ember fills my vision
When I am particularly attuned to what I am searching for, it feels like a bright and glowing ember that dominates my perception.

Letting the brightness take command... take command
At these times, I willingly surrender myself to the overwhelming power and brilliance of what I am searching for.

Please, please won't you take me away
I desire to be fully immersed in the presence of what I am searching for.

It's easy, easy just let me play
Music is the easiest way for me to access the power and energy of what I am searching for.

Sometimes its brilliance all around me
At certain times, the power and energy of what I am searching for is so overwhelming that it feels like it surrounds me on all sides.

Sometimes its light I barely see
At other times, what I am searching for is more subtle and difficult to perceive.

And though I utilize its grandeur
Even though what I am searching for is immensely powerful and transformative, I am still only able to use it to the extent that I am capable.

It does not belong to me
What I am searching for is not something that I own, but rather something that is a part of the universe as a whole.

'Cause all I can do is vague description
Although what I am searching for is deeply meaningful to me, I struggle to fully articulate what it means or how it works.

As I do my best to share
Despite my limitations in describing what I am searching for, I still try to communicate its importance and relevance to others.

The smooth perfection I can only dream of
Although I may never fully grasp or experience the essence of what I am searching for, I still strive to attain its ideal form.

The flow of all the life that's there
What I am searching for is not just a single force or energy, but rather the interconnected web of all life and vitality in the universe.

Keep me safe and never lonely
I trust that what I am searching for will always be there for me, providing comfort and solace when I need it.

Let the rain fall where it may
Whatever happens in my life, I am confident that what I am searching for will persist and thrive in new and different circumstances.

And let me find the peace within me
Ultimately, what I am searching for is a way to find inner peace and contentment, even in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty of life.

I can find it when I play
For me, music is the key to unlocking the peace and contentment that I seek, by connecting me to the power and energy of what I am searching for.

They say that solid wet or vapor
There are many different forms that matter can take, from solid to liquid to gas.

The only forms that are portrayed
However, these physical forms do not capture the full range of experiences and phenomena that exist in the universe.

To them I ask one burning question
I challenge those who limit their understanding of the universe to physical forms to consider a deeper and more expansive view of reality.

Of what stuff are ideas made
What I am searching for is not a physical substance, but rather an intangible force that fuels creativity, inspiration, and meaning in life.