Tomorrow Never Knows
Christy Baron Lyrics
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And the people who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion
Never glimpse the truth then it's far too late
When they pass away We were talking about the love
We all could share when we find it
To try our best to hold it there with our love
With our love we could save the world if they
only knew Try to realize it's all within yourself
And to see you're really only very small
And life flows within you and
without you We were talking about the love
That's gone so cold and the people
Who gain the world and lose their soul
They don't know they can't see,
are you one of them? When you've seen beyond yourself
Then you may find, peace of mind is waiting there
And the time will come when you see
We're all one and life flows on within you and without you
The lyrics of Christy Baron's "Tomorrow Never Knows" tackle fundamental existential themes such as the connection between people, the meaning of love, and the importance of self-awareness in our lives. The song's opening lines speak of the "space between us all." This space, which separates individuals, can cause people to hide behind a "wall of illusion." This notion conveys the idea of the emotional barriers humans create to avoid confronting their fears and insecurities. These walls often prevent people from getting to know others and from seeing the undeniable truth that connects every human being. When these people die, it becomes too late for them to realize the truth they missed.
The song also talks about the fundamental human emotion of love. The love that is referred to here is not romantic love, but rather the love that connects all of us. The lyrics suggest that if we could all find this type of love and cherish it, then collectively, we could save the world. However, the song also highlights how this love "has gone so cold." The people who gain material wealth but lose their soul are the ones who have missed this love. These people are unaware that they have strayed from the right path and conventional success may be irrelevant for them. Only those who look beyond themselves realize the peace of mind and the oneness that comes with it.
Regarding the instrumentals and the composition, "Tomorrow Never Knows" has a notable Indian influence. The song features George Harrison's sitar on the original recording, which lends it a distinct sound. The song's arrangement is also inspired by Indian classical music's drone element, which creates a meditative and reflective state of mind. The Beatles' song "Tomorrow Never Knows" was another influence regarding the lyrics and instrumentation in Christy Baron's interpretation of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
We were talking about the space between us all
We discussed the disconnect that separates every individual.
And the people who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion
Some individuals deceive themselves and create a barrier around them.
Never glimpse the truth then it's far too late
Those individuals are doomed to never recognize the truth, and by the time they realize it, it's too late.
When they pass away We were talking about the love
As they die, we discussed something else: the love they could have had.
We all could share when we find it
This is the love that everyone could have experienced together.
To try our best to hold it there with our love
We must endeavor to keep this love alive with our actions and emotions.
With our love we could save the world if they only knew
If only everyone was aware of the power and potential of love, we could change the world's destiny with it.
Try to realize it's all within yourself
We should appreciate that we hold the key to achieving it within ourselves.
No one else can make you change
Other people are powerless to make changes happen within us.
And to see you're really only very small
We need to recognize our limited reach and power in the grand scheme of things.
And life flows within you and without you
This is a statement of the unity of life and the way existence feeds on each other.
We were talking about the love
Again, the song brings us back to the potential of love.
That's gone so cold and the people
But society has turned love cold and callous.
Who gain the world and lose their soul
Individuals who value only material wealth lose sight of their humanity.
They don't know they can't see, are you one of them?
These individuals don't see their blindness, leading the song to ask, are you one of them?
When you've seen beyond yourself
Only by stepping outside ourselves and our preconceived notions can we see the world with clarity.
Then you may find, peace of mind is waiting there
Only by doing this can we uncover the peace we all seek.
And the time will come when you see
An epiphany awaits.
We're all one and life flows on within you and without you
The central message of the song is that all of life is united, and each person is a reflection of that greater whole.
Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Spooky - Christy Baron - Lyrics
n the cool of the evenin'
When everything is gettin' kind of groovy
You call me up and ask you if I like to
Go with you and see a movie
First I say no
You've got some plans for the night
And then I stop, and say, all right
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like you
You always keep me guessin'
I never seem to know what you are thinkin'
And if a girl looks at you
It's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin' aha
I get confused
I never know where I stand
And then you smile and hold my hand
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like you
Musical Interlude
If you decide someday to stop
The little game that you are playin'
I'm gonna tell you all the things
My heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'
Just like a ghost
You've been a-hauntin' my dreams
But now I know mmm what you seen
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like you