Written On The Wind
Gps Lyrics


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Thought I was a wise man
On a ship of fools
When you gave us friendship
Next we gave you rules
Yes we gave you rules

It's written on the wind
You must let me in
It's written on the wind
You must let us in

Then to the west we traveled
Till we met the sea
And this land was golden
Gold for you and me
Gold for you and me

It's written on the wind
Let the rush begin
It's written on the wind
Big sky closing in

Won't you listen to the wind

And we gave you rules
Yes we gave you rules

'Cos it's written on the wind
You must let us in
It's written on the wind




Someday were gonna turn to dust again
Wind

Overall Meaning

In "Written On The Wind," GPS captures the complicated nature of human relationships and the balance between freedom and rules. The opening lyrics suggest that the singer sees themselves as a "wise man," but that they are surrounded by foolish or misguided individuals on "a ship of fools." However, the situation changes when "you gave us friendship" - it's unclear who is being addressed here, but it's possible that a specific person or group extended a hand of friendship which the singer accepted. In response, "we gave you rules." This could indicate that the singer or their community was trying to exert control over the relationship, or that they were attempting to set boundaries in order to protect themselves or their interests. The repetition of the line "yes we gave you rules" adds emphasis to this point.


The chorus contains the titular phrase, "It's written on the wind / You must let me in" which suggests that there is something important that needs to be acknowledged and addressed in the relationship. The second verse adds some geographic imagery, describing a journey to the west until reaching the sea and finding "gold for you and me." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for discovering something valuable or precious in the relationship. However, the second chorus adds a sense of urgency, with the line "let the rush begin / big sky closing in" indicating that time may be running out for the relationship.


Overall, "Written On The Wind" is an evocative and introspective song that highlights the difficulties of navigating relationships and the balance between freedom and control. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it's important to let go of rules and allow relationships to evolve naturally, while also acknowledging that boundaries may be necessary to protect oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought I was a wise man
I believed that I possessed wisdom.


On a ship of fools
I was amidst people who were foolish like a ship that lacks a crew or has an ignorant one.


When you gave us friendship
When you welcomed us with friendly feelings.


Next we gave you rules
In return, we laid down certain regulations for you to follow.


Yes we gave you rules
Indeed, we set down some guidelines for you.


It's written on the wind
The message is present all around us, but one must be attentive to perceive it.


You must let me in
Grant me access to your inner circle or mind.


You must let us in
Allow us to enter your world and share our thoughts with you.


Then to the west we traveled
We journeyed towards the west, towards the setting sun.


Till we met the sea
Until we reached the point where the land ended and the vast ocean began.


And this land was golden
The land was rich and abundant with resources and opportunities.


Gold for you and me
This wealth was available to all of us, as we were equals.


Let the rush begin
Let us hurry and seize these opportunities before they slip away.


Big sky closing in
The vast expanse of the sky appears to be getting smaller and closing in on us, which is an ominous sign.


Won't you listen to the wind
Are you not aware of the whispers of the wind, which carries messages from the universe?


'Cos it's written on the wind
Because the message is embedded in the fabric of nature and cannot be ignored or erased.


Someday were gonna turn to dust again
Our time on this earth is limited, and one day we will all return to the dust from which we were created.




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