Eclipse
Eric Clapton and Roger Waters Lyrics

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All that you touch
And all that you see
All that you taste
And all you feel

All that you love
And all that you hate
All you distrust

And all you save

And all that you give
And all that you deal
And all that you buy,
Beg, borrow or steal

And all you create
And all you destroy
And all that you do
And all that you say

And all that you eat
And everyone you meet
And all that you slight
And everyone you fight

And all that is now
And all that is gone
And all that's to come

And everything under the sun is in tune
But the sun is eclipsed by the moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eclipse by Eric Clapton and Roger Waters describe the all-encompassing nature of life and the world around us. The repetition of "all" emphasizes that everything we do, touch, feel, and experience is interconnected and affects one another. It speaks to the idea of being present and mindful in every moment, as each experience is part of a larger whole.

The second half of the song takes on a slightly darker tone, referencing love and hate, trust and distrust, creation and destruction, and good and bad actions. It suggests that every choice we make and everything we do has consequences, and that our actions contribute to the greater good or harm of the world. The final line, "everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon," suggests that despite everything being interconnected and in harmony, there are times when darkness and negativity prevail.

Overall, the lyrics of Eclipse are a contemplation on the cyclical nature of life and our relationship to the world around us. It encourages us to be mindful of our actions and the impact they have, as well as to find balance between the light and dark aspects of life.

Line by Line Meaning

All that you touch
Every single thing that you come into contact with

And all that you see
Every single thing that you witness with your own eyes

All that you taste
Every single thing that you experience through your taste buds

And all you feel
Every single thing that you perceive through your emotional senses

All that you love
Every single thing that you have a positive emotional connection with

And all that you hate
Every single thing that you have a negative emotional connection with

All you distrust
Every single thing that you do not trust or are suspicious of

And all you save
Every single thing that you choose to keep or hold onto

And all that you give
Every single thing that you choose to give away or relinquish

And all that you deal
Every single thing that you transact in, whether it be goods or services

And all that you buy,
Every single thing that you purchase through the exchange of money

Beg, borrow or steal
Every single thing that you acquire through means other than buying

And all you create
Every single thing that you bring into existence through your own efforts

And all you destroy
Every single thing that you cause to cease existing through your own efforts

And all that you do
Every single action that you take or task that you accomplish

And all that you say
Every single word that you utter or communicate

And all that you eat
Every single piece of food that you consume

And everyone you meet
Every single person that you encounter or interact with

And all that you slight
Every single person that you disrespect or belittle

And everyone you fight
Every single person or entity that you engage in conflict with

And all that is now
Every single moment that exists in the present

And all that is gone
Every single moment that has passed and can never be reclaimed

And all that's to come
Every single moment that has yet to occur, but will inevitably arrive

And everything under the sun is in tune
Everything in the world is interconnected and balanced

But the sun is eclipsed by the moon
Sometimes darkness, represented by the moon, overshadows or temporarily blocks out the light, represented by the sun.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE ROGER WATERS

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