Across The Universe
Emmerson Nogueira Lyrics
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Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
The lyrics of “Across the Universe” by Emmerson Nogueira describe the unpredictable and tumultuous nature of thoughts and emotions as they traverse the universe of the mind. The imagery of “words flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup” captures the sense of chaos and confusion as thoughts come and go. The line “they slither wildly as they slip away across the universe” suggests the sense of being overcome or overwhelmed by these thoughts and emotions, which slip away just as quickly as they appear.
The second verse introduces the transcendent power of meditation with the Sanskrit phrase “Jai Guru Deva. Om” which means “I give thanks to the teacher divine.” This phrase is repeated three times throughout the song, creating a sense of rhythm and cohesion. The repetition of “nothing’s gonna change my world” after each verse conveys the sense of acceptance and surrender to the unceasing flow of thoughts and emotions.
The third verse introduces a sense of hope and beauty with the imagery of “limitless undying love” which “shines around me like a million suns” and “calls me on and on across the universe.” The line “sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my opened ears” suggests the potential for joy and wonder that is available to us when we are open to the universe and all its possibilities. Overall, the song captures the sense of wonder and awe that we often feel when we contemplate the vastness of our own consciousness.
Line by Line Meaning
Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
The lyrics of this song are being written spontaneously and effortlessly, with the ease and fluidity of raindrops falling into a receptacle.
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
The words are elusive and slippery, darting away from the singer and journeying far and wide through the vast expanse of space and time.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.
My mind is a receptive vessel that is both affected and enriched by a range of emotions, from deep sorrow to pure joy.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
The mantra Jai Guru Deva Om is a source of comfort and reassurance, a reminder that the world is as it is and that nothing can alter its fundamental nature.
Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
My mind is flooded with vivid and fragmented visions, like a kaleidoscope of flickering lights that beckon me to explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
My thoughts are chaotic and unpredictable, like a gust of wind that tosses letters and papers around haphazardly, as they journey through the boundless expanse of the universe.
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
I am attuned to the sounds of life around me, from the joyful laughter of others to the subtle nuances of existence that inspire me to explore the universe more deeply.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe
Love, in all its infinite and timeless glory, is a beacon of light that guides me through the darkness of the universe, like a million suns that illuminate my path.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
The repeated chant of Jai Guru Deva reinforces the mantra's message that the universe is unchanging and immutable, and that the artist remains grounded in this truth.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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