The Quest
Dino Terry & DJ Deep Lyrics

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Turning towards a time so free
Justice has finally escaped
The dripping words of yesterday
Set my feeble mind astray
I yearn to see
The glow of her eyes as I appear
A sign of satisfaction
Could be the sweetest sound

The staircase has one too many steps
I've already started back down
Come on
I love the caterpillars
Munching on the leaves
Pitter patter
Makes me forget my disease
Bugs have feelers just like me
And I'm feelin' oh so lonely
Disturbed in every sense of grace
The lady wouldn't give me a taste
Of the joy that means that much
It lives within her touch
Why won't you be my friend
I would love to hold you tonight
Even if we just pretend
Why won't you be my friend
Why
Why won't you be my friend
I would love to hold you tonight
Even if we just pretend
Why won't you be my friend
Be my friend
I'd love to meet the one
Who broke my heart
I know she'd melt me with her dance
Her subtle colors, her sweet smile

But it's a shame
She'll never get that chance

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Quest" by Dino Terry & DJ Deep, the singer is reflecting on the past and hoping for a better future. The opening lines "Turning towards a time so free, justice has finally escaped," suggest a hope that a new era of freedom and justice is dawning. The singer is tired of the old ways, represented by the "dripping words of yesterday" which have "set my feeble mind astray." He longs for a sign that things will be better, symbolized by "the glow of her eyes as I appear" which could be "the sweetest sound."

However, the singer is brought back down to reality by the realization that the world is not yet perfect. The metaphor of the "staircase" with "one too many steps" suggests that progress towards a better future will not be easy, and it's easy to get discouraged and give up. The reference to "caterpillars munching on leaves" and the sound of "pitter patter" suggest a sense of peace and contentment in the natural world, but this is contrasted with the singer's feelings of loneliness and disease.

The heart of the song is the repeated plea to "be my friend." The singer longs for connection and intimacy, and is frustrated that "the lady wouldn't give me a taste of the joy that means that much." He wants to hold her, even if it's just pretend. The song ends on a wistful note, expressing regret that the singer will never get the chance to meet "the one who broke my heart" and experience her beauty and grace.

Overall, "The Quest" is a song about hope and longing, tempered by the realities of the world. It reflects a desire for connection and intimacy, even as the singer is aware of the challenges and limitations of human relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Turning towards a time so free
Looking forward to a time of true freedom

Justice has finally escaped
The concept of justice is no longer imprisoned

The dripping words of yesterday
The lingering effects of past experiences

Set my feeble mind astray
Caused my weak mind to wander off course

I yearn to see
I strongly desire to witness

The glow of her eyes as I appear
Witness the radiance of her eyes upon seeing me

A sign of satisfaction
An indication of contentment

Could be the sweetest sound
May be the most pleasing to hear

The staircase has one too many steps
The path to my goal is more challenging than expected

I've already started back down
I have already begun to lose hope

Come on
Encouragement or invitation

I love the caterpillars
I appreciate the beauty in even the smallest things

Munching on the leaves
Eating and enjoying nature's gifts

Pitter patter
The sound of raindrops on a roof

Makes me forget my disease
Momentarily distracts me from my troubles

Bugs have feelers just like me
Even small creatures have senses and emotions

And I'm feelin' oh so lonely
I am experiencing deep loneliness

Disturbed in every sense of grace
My sense of order and harmony has been disrupted

The lady wouldn't give me a taste
The woman I desire won't fulfill my wants

Of the joy that means that much
Happiness that would bring great significance to my life

It lives within her touch
The key to my happiness is in her physical contact

Why won't you be my friend
Why won't you give me companionship?

I would love to hold you tonight
I desire to embrace you this evening

Even if we just pretend
Even if our relationship is not genuine

Be my friend
Form a bond with me

I'd love to meet the one
I yearn to encounter

Who broke my heart
The person who hurt me deeply

I know she'd melt me with her dance
I believe her movement would soften my heart

Her subtle colors, her sweet smile
Her understated beauty and endearing grin

But it's a shame
Unfortunately

She'll never get that chance
The opportunity for a relationship is lost

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: REMI KABAKA, DELE OKONKWO

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