Ra Is A Busy God
Happy Rhodes Lyrics

Where're you going Ra?
Addressing the God Ra and inquiring about his destination.

Take me with you Ra...
Expressing a desire to accompany Ra on his journey.

You're a busy God
Acknowledging that Ra is a God who is constantly occupied with work.

Away
A word indicating a physical separation from the addressed party.

Where're you going Ra?
Reiterating the question of Ra's destination.

Take me with you Ra...
Again expressing the desire to join Ra on his travels.

You're such a busy God
Reiteration of the fact that Ra is a busy God.

I wish you could stay
Expressing a desire for Ra to remain in the presence of the artist.

I only want to play and play
Stating a desire to engage in recreational activities with Ra.

But you're such a busy god
Acknowledging Ra's divinity and the nature of his constant work.

And I'm such a mortal Ra
Highlighting the singer's own mortality when compared to the immortal God Ra.

I envy your friends
Feeling jealous of the natural forces that are closely associated with Ra.

The moon, the rain, the wind
Specifying the natural forces that the singer envies.

And when you come back
Assuming that Ra will return to the same place where the singer can be found.

I'll have my best dress on
Preparing for Ra's return and ensuring the singer's best possible appearance.

I'll spin around so that when you look down
Planned actions to welcome Ra enthusiastically.

All you'll see is me
The artist wants to be the center of attention upon Ra's return.

Oh, even the leaves laugh
Noticing and commenting on the effects of Ra and his powers on the environment.

As you spin and tumble through
Describing Ra's movements as playful, akin to spinning and tumbling.

We explode in color
Describing the vibrancy of the environment in response to Ra's powers.

All for your honor
Acknowledging the reason for the bright and brilliant display - to honor Ra.

I envy your friends
Repeating the feeling of envy towards the forces that are close to Ra.

The moon, the rain, the wind
Reiteration of the specific natural forces that are envied by the singer.

Even the leaves laugh
Repeating the observation that the leaves seem to 'laugh' due to Ra's powers.

'Cause they have what I have
Asserting that the leaves and the singer share something in common.

Reach from the best tree
A request for Ra to make note of the singer's presence by reaching out from the best tree.

So he can see me
Asking Ra to take notice of the singer's existence.

And with your face
Ascribing a quality of joy to Ra's facial features.

With your face comes laughter
Stating that Ra's laughter is evident in his facial expressions.

And with your touch
Ascribing a quality of joy to Ra's physical touch.

And with your touch comes joy
Stating that Ra's touch brings happiness and positivity.

I envy those
Acknowledging envy towards a specific group of people or things.

I envy those who wake up
Expressing a feeling of jealousy towards those who wake up at the same time that Ra is present.

While I am made
Highlighting the artist's limitations as a mortal being.

While I am made to rest
Further specifying the singer's limitations in comparison to others.

I guess you have
Assuming a fact or truth about Ra.

I guess you have more children
Rationalizing the reason behind Ra's constant travels and busyness.

Cause you're so big
Stating that Ra is a large and powerful god.

You're so big and everywhere
Highlighting the pervasiveness of Ra's presence.

And even when the clouds prevail
Specifying the dominance of Ra's power, even in the face of potentially obstructive entities.

I know you're here
Assuming that Ra is present and has not left entirely.

I know you're here
Reiterating the assumption made previously.

Please see me
A direct request for Ra to acknowledge the singer's presence and existence.