The Mission
Into The Blue Lyrics
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We have climbed mountains of dust
We have seen gold gather rust
Hocus pocus the stampede of my heart
We have sailed on the stars through the air
We have flown on the wings of a prayer
Into the blue, only with you
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
Gasoline rainbows swimming in the puddles in the street
Whichever way the wind blows we've got the whole damn
World crawling at our feet
Laughing canyons and everglades
Candle flames and razor blades
Dancing through the poppy fields, hand in hand we cascade
Into the blue, only with you
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
There's a singing dwarf on the streets of new york
There's a shuffling man with plastic on his head
There's a preacher woman crying in the traffic
Crying for the living crying for the dead
The waste of it all, the waste of it all
And there's more at stake than we could ever know
'cos when we're together we always fall
Into the blue, only with you
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
The lyrics of “The Mission” by Into The Blue are profound and thought-provoking, reflecting on the journey of life itself. The opening verse, “Mumbo jumbo, listen to the whispers of madness,” suggests that the true meaning of life lies somewhere beyond the rational and empirical. The song speaks of transcending the physical limitations and exploring the unknown with a loved one. “Into the blue, only with you” suggests that the journey of life can only truly be experienced with someone who loves and understands you.
The first verse continues, “We have climbed mountains of dust, We have seen gold gather rust” which suggest that regardless of what we pursue, life will experience peaks and declines, moments of success and moments of failure. However, the second verse, “Gasoline rainbows swimming in the puddles in the street,” suggests that there is a beauty in everything, even in the ordinary or unimpressive. It calls out to make the adventure, let the journey be spontaneous and appreciate every moment.
Overall, “The Mission” is a song about the journey of life, suggesting that it is not just about the destination but the experiences, spontaneity and relationships we encounter along the way. It encourages us to embrace the uncertainty and appreciate the beauty in all things.
Line by Line Meaning
Mumbo jumbo, listen to the whispers of madness
Let us focus and pay attention to the irrational voice in our minds
We have climbed mountains of dust
We have faced challenges and overcome them
We have seen gold gather rust
We have witnessed greatness fade and lose its value
Hocus pocus the stampede of my heart
My heart is racing with excitement and anticipation
We have sailed on the stars through the air
We have experienced the wonders of the universe and let our imaginations take flight
We have flown on the wings of a prayer
By relying on faith, we have accomplished the impossible
Into the blue, only with you
Together, we embark on a new journey
Gasoline rainbows swimming in the puddles in the street
In the midst of chaos, beauty can still be found
Whichever way the wind blows we've got the whole damn
World crawling at our feet
We are fearless and in control of our destiny
Laughing canyons and everglades
We revel in the joy and splendor of nature
Candle flames and razor blades
We find beauty in both light and darkness, in both good and evil
Dancing through the poppy fields, hand in hand we cascade
We are intertwined in this life, sharing joys and sorrows
There's a singing dwarf on the streets of new york
We encounter the unexpected, the strange and the wonderful
There's a shuffling man with plastic on his head
We are surrounded by people who are unique and different
There's a preacher woman crying in the traffic
We are empathetic towards those who are suffering
Crying for the living crying for the dead
We mourn for those we've lost and try to make a difference in the world
The waste of it all, the waste of it all
We lament the futility of life at times
And there's more at stake than we could ever know
The world is complex and we can never fully comprehend it
'cos when we're together we always fall
Together, we let go of our fears and embrace the unknown
Into the blue, only with you
With each other, we continue to explore and face the world
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
Together we brave the unknown, whatever it may be
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.