While My Guitar Gently Weeps
India.Arie & Yo-Yo Ma Lyrics

I look at you all
The singer observes everyone around him

See the love there that's sleeping
He sees that people are holding back their love

While my guitar gently weeps
Despite the peaceful surroundings, the singer is sad

I look at the floor
The singer has a moment of introspection

And I see it need sweeping
He realizes that he has been neglecting his surroundings

Still my guitar gently weeps
Despite everything, the singer is still sad

I don't know why nobody told you
The singer questions why the person has not been given advice

How to unfold you love
He suggests that the person has love inside them, but doesn't know how to express it

I don't know how someone controlled you
The singer is curious how the person ended up in their current situation

They bought and sold you
He suggests that the person has been taken advantage of by others

I look at the world and I notice it's turning
The singer reflects on the fast-paced nature of the world

With every mistake we must surely be learning
He believes that everyone can learn from their mistakes

Still my guitar gently weeps
The singer is still sad, despite these observations

I don't know how you were diverted
The singer is unsure how the person got off track

You were perverted too
He suggests that the person's moral compass may have been corrupted

I don't know how you were inverted
The singer is confused how the person ended up going in a negative direction

No one alerted you
He suggests that the person was not warned of the consequences of their actions

I look at you all see the love that's there sleeping
The singer again observes that people are keeping love inside

While my guitar gently weeps
Despite the potential for love, the singer is still sad

I look at you all
The singer once again observes those around him

Still my guitar gently weeps
Despite everything, he is still sad