Rebirth
Gershon Kingsley Lyrics


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First Moog Quartet - Rebirth.

I was a star
when the earth came to light
I was the stone
that gave birth to the knife
I was a tree
and a thing from the sea
all of these things are part of me

Born and reborn
in a master design
I was a bird
and a beast with an instict devine
Ah - but now I'm a man
and I'm wondering just who I am,
as I try,
- try to fit into the plan

Star, let glow
with the light I once knew
Stone, lend me strength,
for there's much I must do.
Tree let me grow
and the sea set me free
for all of you are part of me.

Bird, give me flight
of the mind when I dreampt
Beast show me how
when I find that I have to adapt

In this lost race of man




let me draw from all that I've been,
that I may find my place in the plan.

Overall Meaning

The song "Rebirth" by Gershon Kingsley is a contemplative and introspective piece that reflects on the concept of rebirth and the interconnectedness of all living things. The lyrics are metaphorical and use imagery of various natural elements to convey a sense of unity and evolution. The opening lines, "I was a star when the earth came to light, I was the stone that gave birth to the knife," speak to the idea of being present at the beginning of creation and being a part of the process of growth and evolution.


Throughout the song, the singer reflects on their past lives as different living beings, saying "I was a bird and a beast with an instinct divine." They acknowledge that they are currently a human, but are still trying to figure out their place in the grand scheme of things. The lines "as I try - try to fit into the plan" convey a sense of uncertainty and a struggle to find meaning in life.


The singer then calls upon different elements of nature - the star, stone, tree, sea, bird, and beast - asking for their guidance and support as they navigate their journey of self-discovery. The lyrics suggest that everything in the natural world is interconnected and that by tapping into different aspects of nature, one can gain deeper understanding and insight into the self.


Overall, "Rebirth" is a thoughtful and contemplative piece that encourages the listener to reflect on their own journey of self-discovery and the interconnectedness of all living things.


Line by Line Meaning

I was a star
I was once a shining star.


when the earth came to light
I came to exist when the earth formed.


I was the stone
I was once a stone.


that gave birth to the knife
I was once used to create a tool with sharp edges.


I was a tree
I was once a tree.


and a thing from the sea
I also existed in the form of a sea creature.


all of these things are part of me
All of these past identities make up who I am now.


Born and reborn
I have experienced multiple births and rebirths.


in a master design
All of my experiences have been part of a greater plan.


I was a bird
I was once a bird.


and a beast with an instict devine
I also existed as an animal with a divine instinct.


Ah - but now I'm a man
Now I exist as a human being.


and I'm wondering just who I am,
I am questioning my identity as a human.


as I try,
As I strive to understand myself,


- try to fit into the plan
I am attempting to understand how I fit into the grand scheme of things.


Star, let glow
I am calling upon my past identity as a star to guide me now.


with the light I once knew
I am asking to be guided by the knowledge I once possessed in that form.


Stone, lend me strength,
I am calling upon my past identity as a stone to provide me with strength.


for there's much I must do.
I need strength to accomplish my tasks in my current form.


Tree let me grow
I am calling upon my past identity as a tree to help me continue to grow.


and the sea set me free
I am asking the sea to provide me with freedom and liberation.


for all of you are part of me.
All of these past identities are part of who I am now.


Bird, give me flight
I am calling upon my past identity as a bird to help me soar in my mind.


of the mind when I dreampt
I am asking to have the ability to access deeper aspects of my consciousness.


Beast show me how
I am asking my past identity as an animal to teach me how to adapt to my surroundings.


when I find that I have to adapt
I will need to be able to adapt in order to succeed in life.


In this lost race of man
I am referring to the human race as being lost or confused.


let me draw from all that I've been,
I will use my past experiences to help me navigate my current life.


that I may find my place in the plan.
I hope to find my purpose and role in the grand scheme of things.




Writer(s): 皆谷 尚美, 井澤 惇, 武田 信幸, 山本 晃紀, 楠本 構造

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@mrjokioo

Lyrics transcribed...

I was a star
when the earth came to life
I was the stone
that gave birth to the knife
I was a tree
and a thing from the sea
all of these things are part of me

Born and reborn
in a master design
I was a bird
and a beast with an instinct divine
Ah - but now I'm a man
and I'm wondering just who I am,
as I try, 
- try to fit into the plan

Star, let glow 
with the light I once knew
Stone, lend me strength,
for there's much I must do.
Tree let me grow
and the sea sets me free
for all of you are part of me.

Bird, give me flight
of the mind when I trapped
Beast show me how
when I find that I have to adapt

In this lost race of man
let me draw from all that I've been,
that I may find my place in the plan.



All comments from YouTube:

@carlkolthoff5402

Masterpiece. Rest in peace, Master Kingsley.

@jayrod107

Oh no. I just saw this. He’s was really nice when I met him. Rip

@rosseye

We sang this in our high school acapella choir and this is the first I have heard it in 46 years. Crazy.

@mrjokioo

Lyrics transcribed...

I was a star
when the earth came to life
I was the stone
that gave birth to the knife
I was a tree
and a thing from the sea
all of these things are part of me

Born and reborn
in a master design
I was a bird
and a beast with an instinct divine
Ah - but now I'm a man
and I'm wondering just who I am,
as I try, 
- try to fit into the plan

Star, let glow 
with the light I once knew
Stone, lend me strength,
for there's much I must do.
Tree let me grow
and the sea sets me free
for all of you are part of me.

Bird, give me flight
of the mind when I trapped
Beast show me how
when I find that I have to adapt

In this lost race of man
let me draw from all that I've been,
that I may find my place in the plan.

@JorgeRuizVEVO

You made my day

@petrov8086

Thanks, man

@mcdoogle274

Eventually this has to become a Bond song. It just has to.

@georgelebreton3177

This song, this music is simply Divine!!! R.I.P. Master Gershon Kingsley 🌟🌹

@diegoss3563

Un obra maestra!

@PhobiaGuy

what a gem! kinda makes the hairs on ya neck stand up!

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