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Cockburn Bruce Lyrics


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When thoughts rush by
And your signals seem to fly
Keep it open
Keep it open
And help me keep mine open too

Some will lie behind
But we needn't be unkind
Keep it open
Keep it open
And help me keep mine open too

Sun stoned in the east
In our eyes, let there be peace
Keep it open
Keep it open




And help me keep mine open too
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do

Overall Meaning

The song "Open" by Cockburn Bruce is a call to maintain an open mind and to remain receptive to different thoughts and opinions. The lyrics suggest that we should try to keep our minds open even when our thoughts are racing and it feels like our signals are flying by. The line "keep it open, keep it open, and help me keep mine open too" suggests that the singer is seeking the help of others to remain open-minded.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that we don't need to be unkind to those whose thoughts are not in line with ours. The line "some will lie behind, but we needn't be unkind" suggests that we should show compassion and seek to understand those who have different thoughts and opinions than ours.


The song also touches on the idea of peace, specifically the need for peace in the midst of chaos. The line "sun stoned in the east, in our eyes, let there be peace" suggests that no matter how chaotic life can be, we should strive for peace both within ourselves and in the world around us.


Overall, the song "Open" is a call for open-mindedness, compassion, and peace in the midst of chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

When thoughts rush by
When your mind is speeding up with too many thoughts


And your signals seem to fly
And you can't seem to focus on what's important


Keep it open
Keep your mind open and receptive


Keep it open
Keep your mind open and receptive


And help me keep mine open too
And help me stay open-minded as well


Some will lie behind
Leave some things in the past


But we needn't be unkind
But that doesn't mean we have to be cruel or harsh


Keep it open
Stay open-minded and accepting


Keep it open
Stay open-minded and accepting


And help me keep mine open too
And help me stay open to all possibilities


Sun stoned in the east
The sun is rising in the east


In our eyes, let there be peace
Let us find inner peace and calmness


Keep it open
Keep your mind open to peace and tranquility


Keep it open
Remain open to feelings of peace and calm


And help me keep mine open too
And help me stay receptive to peacefulness as well


Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Repeating sound or nonsense syllable, possibly indicating meditation or focus




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bruce Cockburn

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@kennewicksheri

"I never live with balance
I wanna feel you near me
There's an aching in my hipbone
Wanna let my heart drop open
It's daylight in the city
There's thumping in the stairwell"


OOh yes.... I awoke today with an aching in my hipbone
and wondering where it came from
THEN .. just heard this song on Radio Paradise...

and I knew



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@999manman

Found this on a college radio station...also thanks to Shazam for the artist info!

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Sometimes there are no words...  just beauty.

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The boss's boss, Bruce.

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This Is A Great Song.

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kundalini sunrise....oh yeah!

@waltdunn2

Genius

@dnmcfall

A favorite

@philness76

Great song can realt to it

@dnmcfall

Aching in my hip bone

@kennewicksheri

"I never live with balance
I wanna feel you near me
There's an aching in my hipbone
Wanna let my heart drop open
It's daylight in the city
There's thumping in the stairwell"


OOh yes.... I awoke today with an aching in my hipbone
and wondering where it came from
THEN .. just heard this song on Radio Paradise...

and I knew

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