Meditation
Coleman Hawkins and His Orchestra Lyrics


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I am lost in meditation
And my reverie
Brings you back to me
For in my imagination
Love has lingered on
As though you'd never gone.

This is just a dream that cannot last
When the magic of this mood has passed.
So I sit in meditation
Trying to pretend this mood will never end.

I am lost in meditation
And my reverie
Brings you back to me
For in my imagination
Love has lingered on
As though you'd never gone.

This is just a dream that cannot last
When the magic of this mood has passed.




So I sit in meditation
Trying to pretend this mood will never end.

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the singer expresses being deeply absorbed and engrossed in meditation, which opens up a pathway for their memories and imagination to bring back a lost love. They paint a picture of being so lost in their thoughts and reflections that it feels as if the person they once loved has never left them. It's as if their meditation has the power to keep the essence of love alive and intact.


However, the singer is aware that this state of being lost in meditation is transient and cannot be sustained forever. They acknowledge that once the enchanting and enchanting mood of meditation fades away, the dreamlike experience will also come to an end. In this moment of realization, they find themselves sitting in contemplation, attempting to deceive themselves into thinking that this state of mind will never cease.


These lyrics evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia. The act of meditation becomes a refuge for the singer, providing solace and a means to reconnect with lost love. It symbolizes the power of the mind to create a world where past connections are revived and cherished. However, the fleeting nature of the mood highlights the ultimate transient nature of these fantasies and forces the singer to confront the impermanence of their imagined reunion.


Overall, these lyrics explore the interplay between inner reflection, the power of memory, and the limitations of the mind's ability to sustain a particular state. It reveals the complexity of human emotions and the ways in which we grapple with the ever-changing nature of our experiences and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I am lost in meditation
I am deeply engrossed in a state of contemplation and introspection.


And my reverie
And my daydream or mental fantasy.


Brings you back to me
Brings the memory or thought of you back into my consciousness.


For in my imagination
Because in my mind's eye or creative imagination.


Love has lingered on
Love has remained present or persisted.


As though you'd never gone
As if you had never departed or left my life.


This is just a dream that cannot last
This is merely an illusory or fleeting experience that cannot endure.


When the magic of this mood has passed
Once the enchantment or allure of this emotional state has dissipated.


So I sit in meditation
Thus, I remain seated in deep contemplation and reflection.


Trying to pretend this mood will never end
Making an effort to deceive myself into believing that this state of mind will never cease.




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, IRVING MILLS, JUAN TIZOL, LOU SINGER

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@fransrbianchi2131

Bijschrift vermeldt: The second part of this clip is the solopiece of 'The Hawk' with pianist Rio de la Fluenza. De naam van de pianist is Leo de la Fuente. Hij was ook pianist van het concertgebouworkest tot uitbreken van WOII.

@uio713

So lyrical

@blessedandjoyful

so sweet.

@staffanlindstrom576

Too sweet.

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