Echoes
Gilmour Lyrics

Overhead the albatross
A bird of great wingspan is suspended silently in the sky, neither moving nor flapping.

Hangs motionless upon the air
The bird seems to be floating serenely without any visible means of support.

And deep beneath the rolling waves
Far below the surface of the sea.

In labyrinths of coral caves
Amidst the twisting and turning passageways made up of coral formations.

The echo of a distant time
A sound reverberating from the past, perhaps from eons ago.

Comes willowing across the sand
The sound wafts smoothly across the sandy floor of the ocean.

And everything is green and submarine
The entire environment is made up of water and the various plants and creatures that live within it.

And no one showed us to the land
There was no guide or reference point that helped us navigate the world and our place in it.

And no one knows the where's or why's
There is no one who comprehends the ultimate purpose or direction of existence.

But something stirs and something tries
Despite the lack of clarity and guidance, there is still an internal drive and impetus to explore and discover.

And starts to climb toward the light
This drive leads us toward a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us, seeking a more enlightened perspective.

Strangers passing in the street
People we do not know, who are merely passing by us in a public space.

By chance, two separate glances meet
Through happenstance, our eyes happen to lock with those of someone else for a momentary instant.

And I am you and what I see is me
In this fleeting moment, we see ourselves reflected in the eyes of another, creating a sense of shared experience and unity.

And do I take you by the hand
Is there an impulse to reach out to this other person and forge a deeper emotional connection, represented by the physical act of holding hands?

And lead you through the land
Do we want to show this person the world as we see it and help them explore new experiences?

And help me understand the best I can?
Can we work together to gain new insights and perspectives, growing and evolving as people in the process?

And no one calls us to move on
There is no external pressure or influence compelling us to continue moving forward.

And no one forces down our eyes
We are free to look where we please and discover new things without the burden of societal expectations or restrictions.

No one speaks and no one tries
Without external guidance or motivation, we must find the courage and motivation within ourselves to face our challenges and move forward.

No one flies around the sun
There is no one to show us the vastness and majesty of the universe beyond our immediate reality.

Cloudless everyday
A sky without clouds, often representing a sense of peace and simplicity.

You fall upon my waking eyes
The image of this clear, unbroken sky is the first thing that enters our mind upon waking up.

Inviting and inciting me to rise
This serene image beckons us to rise from our slumber and begin our day with a sense of calm and purpose.

And through the window in the wall
A physical opening through which we can see and interact with the outside world from within our own personal space.

Come streaming in on sunlight wings
The bright and warm light of the sun flows through this opening, conveying a sense of energy and vitality.

A million bright ambassadors of morning
The sun's rays are represented by countless messengers, each bringing a new day filled with opportunities and experiences.

And no one sings me lullabies
There is no one to coddle or shelter us from the troubles and uncertainty of life.

And no one makes me close my eyes
We must face the world with our eyes wide open, without the luxury of ignorance or avoidance.

So I throw the windows wide
In response to this harsh reality, we open ourselves up to the world and embrace the full spectrum of experiences it has to offer.

And call to you across the sky
We reach out to the universe beyond ourselves, seeking connection, knowledge, and understanding.