Across The Universe
Eric Hansen 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 Eric Hansen are both mesmerizing and cryptic. The words "endless rain" and "slither wildly" combine to create an image of something unstoppable and uncontrollable. The "paper cup" represents an attempt to contain the endless flow of words, yet they still "slip away" across the universe. The imagery shifts from sorrow to joy, creating a sense of emotional whiplash. The phrase "possessing and caressing me" conveys the idea of being taken over by something, perhaps even something supernatural or divine, as seen in the repeated line "Jai Guru Deva Om."
The chorus repeats the phrase "Nothing's gonna change my world" over and over, creating a sense of determination or stubbornness. The broken light that "dances before me like a million eyes" is another powerful image that suggests a sense of being watched or judged. The restless wind inside the letter box is a reference to the randomness of thought, which gets carried across the universe like a tumbleweed. The refrain "Jai Guru Deva Om" repeats, eventually fading out and leaving the listener in silence.
Overall, "Across The Universe" is a meditation on the interconnectedness of all things, the fleeting nature of existence, and the power of words and thoughts. The repeated "Nothing's gonna change my world" can be seen as a statement of defiance in the face of the chaos of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
The artist feels like his feelings and emotions are leaking out of him, like water from a cup that you can't hold onto. They will escape him no matter what he attempts, and it unnerves him.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.
The artist is experiencing a wide range of emotions that are overpowering him. He's being both comforted and controlled by them, and he feels like they're all he has right now.
Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
His thoughts are scattered and he imagines things with some kind of intense emotion. His thoughts seem to be a constant call to the many voices and ideas that surround him in the world at large.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
The artist's mind is scattered and unable to concentrate on just one idea for long. Instead, he is fully open to a flood of ideas and emotions that he is unable to control or follow cohesively.
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
The artist is being positively affected by the sounds of the world around him, and he feels like he's experiencing different ways people are living life rather than just his own. He finds this very exciting and stimulating.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe
The artist is feeling all-encompassing love and acceptance that he imagines to be much greater than his own personal human experience. It feels like a constant beacon that is pulling him forward through life.
Jai Guru Deva.
This line is a mantra, providing reassurance to the artist that he is on the right path spiritually.
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 artist is determined in the face of life's constant changes to stay spiritually centered and focused. He keeps repeating this line like a prayer because it helps him feel more calm and in control of his life. He is reaffirming his commitment to remaining centered and whole, no matter what happens in the world around him.
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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