Awareness And The Great Integrity
Ginger Lyrics


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Come a long way from the distance
Every tear a tale to tell
Finding heaven with a fire underneath my feet
From my days in Hell

Experience from existence
With new responses every day
Who makes the choices
Means far more than any choices made

Anywhere the cold wind blows
I will fly along like a leaf
Anywhere the cold wind blows
It could leave me here
It could take me there
But no-one knows the way it goes

In this world in need of distraction
I’m just learning how to be
A loving God would not bribe with the afterlife
And he would not judge me

He’d give me freedom just to be myself
In every moment of every day
And in awareness I will fear no death
And accept his way

Anywhere the cold wind blows
I will fly along like a leaf
Anywhere the cold wind blows
It could leave me here
It could take me there
But no-one knows the way it goes

Anywhere the cold wind blows
I will fly along like a leaf
Anywhere the cold wind blows
It could leave me here




It could take me there
But no-one knows the way it goes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ginger's "Awareness And The Great Integrity" speak to a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The opening lines, "Come a long way from the distance, Every tear a tale to tell" indicate that the singer has gone through a lot and has been shaped by their experiences. However, they've also found solace in the form of "heaven with a fire underneath my feet, From my days in Hell." It seems as though the singer has found a sense of purpose from their struggles and has moved on to better things.


The song speaks to the importance of making choices that align with one's values and beliefs. The line "Who makes the choices, Means far more than any choices made" suggests that it's not just the decision itself, but the process of making that decision that is important. They reflect on the fact that life is unpredictable and nobody knows what the future holds, but they're going to keep moving forward and taking risks. The sentiment "Anywhere the cold wind blows, It could leave me here, It could take me there, But no one knows the way it goes" speaks to the uncertainty of life, but also the resilience and perseverance that comes with navigating it.


The final stanza talks about accepting oneself and being at peace with the world. The singer rejects the notion that a loving God would "bribe with the afterlife" or "judge me." Instead, they should be given "freedom just to be myself in every moment of every day." The last two lines of the final stanza, "And in awareness I will fear no death and accept his way," are a powerful affirmation of acceptance and trust. It's an acknowledgement that despite everything, the singer is at peace with themselves and the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Come a long way from the distance
I have traveled far in my life and overcome many obstacles.


Every tear a tale to tell
Each struggle I faced in my past has helped me become who I am today, and I have a story to share about each one.


Finding heaven with a fire underneath my feet
I have found inner peace and happiness, fueled by my passion and drive to succeed.


From my days in Hell
I have been through difficult times in my life and have experienced my own personal version of ‘Hell’.


Experience from existence
I gain wisdom and knowledge simply by living my life and experiencing new things every day.


With new responses every day
I learn how to handle situations better and think more wisely with each new day.


Who makes the choices
The decision-maker behind a choice is more important than the choice itself.


Means far more than any choices made
The intention and character behind a decision is more significant than the actual decision itself.


Anywhere the cold wind blows
No matter where life takes me, I am ready to face the future with an open mind and heart.


I will fly along like a leaf
I will go with the flow and let life guide me, like a leaf being carried by the wind.


It could leave me here
The future is uncertain and I have no idea where it will take me.


It could take me there
The future may lead me to places beyond my imagination.


But no-one knows the way it goes
The future is unpredictable and nobody knows what will happen next.


In this world in need of distraction
In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, I am learning how to maintain my focus and stay true to myself.


I’m just learning how to be
I am still figuring out who I am and what my purpose is in life.


A loving God would not bribe with the afterlife
A truly loving God would not use rewards like the afterlife as bribe to appeal to people’s beliefs.


And he would not judge me
The love of God is unconditional, and he will not judge me for my past or present.


He’d give me freedom just to be myself
God would accept me for who I am and give me the freedom to be myself without judgment.


In every moment of every day
God is present in every moment of my life, every day.


And in awareness I will fear no death
I am not afraid of death because I am aware that there is more to life than just the physical realm.


And accept his way
I trust in God’s plan for my life and accept it, even if it may not always be clear or easy to understand.




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