Master of the Universe
Hawkwind Lyrics
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The wind of time is blowing through me
And it's all moving relative to me
It's all a figment of my mind
In a world that I've designed
I'm charged with cosmic energy
Has the world gone mad or is it me?
And all that is was meant to be
So that we might learn to see
The foolishness that lives in us
And stupidity that we must suss
How to banish from our minds
If you call this living, I must be blind
The opening lines of the song Master of the Universe by Hawkwind, "I am the centre of then universe, The wind of time is blowing through me," suggests a grandiose sense of self-importance. The singer seems to believe that they are at the very core of the world, and that everything is moving relative to them. They go on to say that the world is a mere figment of their imagination, created in their mind. The singer seems to believe they are charged with cosmic energy and have created the universe, so that we might learn from it. The last two lines, "If you call this living, I must be blind," suggests a lack of fulfillment or happiness despite their belief in their own importance.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about a god-like figure who views themselves as being the centre of the universe, the creator of everything, and charged with cosmic energy. However, despite this apparent power, the singer seems to be questioning whether the world has gone mad, or if perhaps it is themselves who are mad. They also seem to suggest that there is great foolishness and stupidity in humanity, which we must learn to banish from our minds.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the centre of then universe
I am the most important person in my world and everything revolves around me.
The wind of time is blowing through me
I am constantly changing and growing, influenced by time.
And it's all moving relative to me
My perception of the world is unique to me and subject to change based on my perspective.
It's all a figment of my mind
The reality I experience is shaped by my thoughts and beliefs.
In a world that I've designed
The world I experience is largely a product of my own making, based on my own interpretation and experiences.
I'm charged with cosmic energy
I am full of life force and creative energy that drives me forward.
Has the world gone mad or is it me?
I am questioning the state of reality and whether it aligns with my beliefs or if I am out of touch with the world around me.
I'm the creator of this universe
I believe that I have a hand in shaping the world around me and am responsible for creating my own reality.
And all that is was meant to be
Everything that exists is here for a reason and serves a purpose, even if I do not understand it.
So that we might learn to see
The world around us exists to teach us important lessons about ourselves and the universe as a whole.
The foolishness that lives in us
There is a certain level of naivete or irrationality that exists within us as individuals and as a species.
And stupidity that we must suss
We have a responsibility to recognize and overcome our own ignorant or irrational tendencies.
How to banish from our minds
We must work to rid ourselves of negative or unproductive thoughts in order to grow and evolve.
If you call this living, I must be blind
If the way I am living is considered 'normal,' then I must be missing something or not seeing the bigger picture.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Brock, Nik Turner
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@rumbleheaduno
MEMORIZE THESE LYRICS - THEY MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE ONE DAY!
I am the centre of this universe
The wind of time is blowing through me
And it's all moving relative to me
It's all a figment of my mind
In a world that I've designed
I'm charged with cosmic energy
Has the world gone mad or is it me?
I'm the creator of this universe
And all that is was ment to be
So that we might learn to see
The foolishness that lives in us
And stupidity that we must suss
How to banish from our minds
If you call this living I must be blind
@livingbehind661
I am the centre of this universe
The wind of time is blowing through me
And it's all moving relative to me
It's all a figment of my mind
In a world that I've designed
I'm charged with cosmic energy
Has the world gone mad or is it me?
I am the creator of this universe
And all that it was meant to be
So that we might learn to see
The foolishness that lives in us
And stupidity that we must suss
How to banish from our minds
And if you call this living I must be blind
@fantomaeronautics1148
After listening to Hawkwind for 30 plus years, I have come to the conclusion that they are on drugs.
@TheCornishCockney
I had a mate who used to deal in acid and a nice little touch from him was a burned Hawkwind track on a cd for each of his punters.
It's customer service like that that is sadly lacking from todays rude and frankly,bad-mannered and impatient "want it and want it now" society.
We had a code back then to get high and listen to music,(you know which bands) eat food and laugh with friends and all done with patience and good grace.
Can you see any youngster listening to a whole album all the way through these days? no,me neither.
Damn,i miss those days.
@fantomaeronautics1148
@Cockney Red ain't that the truth! Thursday a gentle few at the pub but Friday nights at mine or a mates house was music, chat, and hysterical laughter - the true beginning of a great weekend. What went wrong for the next gen we will never know. But here's a personal invite; Click Maggie's face and come have a listen to Fantom Aeronautics, you might like it. This music is noisy and experimental and made the old fashioned way, by someone who was actually there and lived it. All of it ;)
@randolphcarter9163
It took you thirty years?
@santallum
Don't be too hasty
@MrRobangelo
....could you tell me which ones....?? ;) ;)
@bobcannell7603
In 1972 I took my new and very beautiful 16 year old girlfriend to a Hawkwind gig in Brighton. She turned up in a perfect clean light blue dress, looking like a blonde angel. The gig was full of long haired tripping scruffy hippies, choking joss stick and hash smoke. There was a naked woman throwing herself around on stage and this earsplitting noise, well you couldnt call it music. She made me leave after 15 minutes and take her home. Never saw her again but I have seen Hawkwind many times since.
@colindoyle5778
you didnt turn up to a hawkwind gig inna nice blue dress fraud total part of your mind unlike dreem up another ccenario for another band that you missed millenial snowflake
@Jlipnicki
It sounds like a complete fantasy. Stacia does paintings and was beyond concepts such as narcissism.
@davidsingleton7699
My very first concert was Hawkwind. I too was 16, with my 15yr old girlfriend.. Best night of my life up until that point. Still seems like the defining moment my adulthood began.