Unconditional
Eight Orange Orchard Lyrics

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You know my life's all right as it is
Everything is where I want it to be
And further and further I drift from you
But that's alright now 'cos I don't need you
I don't need you!

But you see into my heart, you see my inner most desires
And the brokenness I feel, I give to you.

You take me back, fix me up, put me back on track
Your love - It's unconditional

You know my guilt, it overwhelms me
Like a load it weighs me down
And further and further I drift from you
But that's alright now 'Cos I don't need you
I don't need you

So here's the ever-lasting love
The guidance from above
You'll never let him get me
You'll never let him hurt me
You offer me an eternity away
From harm and grief
But why should I trust that?
Why should I trust that?

Let there be proclamation across the nation that love sensation
Let there be proclamation across the nation that love sensation
Let there be proclamation across the nation that love sensation
Let there be proclamation across the nation that love sensation

You take me back, fix me up, put me back on track
Your love - It's unconditional

Overall Meaning

The song "Unconditional" by Eight Orange Orchids has a rather introspective tone, with the lyrics reflecting on the singer's relationship with a divine entity. The song starts with the singer expressing contentment with their life, but also admitting that they have drifted away from the entity that they once felt was important to them. Despite this, the entity continues to be an important force, with the singer acknowledging that it can see into their heart and understand their innermost desires and pain. The entity's love is described as "unconditional", something that can heal and fix the singer's brokenness and guilt. However, despite this reassurance, the singer is hesitant to fully trust in the entity's offer of eternal love and protection.

The lyrics in "Unconditional" offer a nuanced view of spirituality, acknowledging the complexity of human doubt and uncertainty. The song speaks to the idea that even those who drift away from faith or spirituality can still feel the pull of something greater, and can still find solace in the idea of a divine love that transcends human flaws and limitations. The lyrics also suggest that while trust may be difficult, love and healing can still be found in the embrace of a greater power.

Line by Line Meaning

You know my life's all right as it is
I am content with my life.

Everything is where I want it to be
Everything is in its proper place in my life.

And further and further I drift from you
We have grown apart.

But that's alright now 'cos I don't need you
I have moved on from needing you in my life.

I don't need you!
I am self-sufficient and do not require your help.

But you see into my heart, you see my inner most desires
You know me better than anyone else and understand my deepest desires.

And the brokenness I feel, I give to you.
I trust you with my vulnerabilities and confide in you with my pain.

You take me back, fix me up, put me back on track
You help me heal and restore my balance.

Your love - It's unconditional
You love me without any limitations or expectations.

You know my guilt, it overwhelms me
I am consumed by feelings of guilt.

Like a load it weighs me down
The guilt I feel is heavy and burdensome.