Shape Of Things
Jim Guthrie Lyrics
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It wouldn't be all that hard
I think they'd sell quite well
And change all the plastic into wood
Burn all our cash
Yeah, that would be good!
Cause nothing is ever as it seems
To find the bell that always rings
It's in the shape of things
And make the time
To find a world
That I've denied myself for years
And hug my stone
In the graveyard
Ahhhhhhh
Just take it
Fake it left
Deke out the guard
The lyrics to Jim Guthrie's song "Shape Of Things" convey the idea of wanting to change the world into something more genuine and authentic. The first two lines suggest a desire to monetize everything, to sell every street, which is a metaphor for wanting to turn everything into a commodity. This is followed by a desire to eliminate plastic and replace it with wood, indicating a desire for more natural materials. The line "Burn all our cash, yeah, that would be good!" signifies a rejection of the materialistic world and a desire to rid ourselves of the things that cause us stress and anxiety.
The next lines "Watch out, cause nothing is ever as it seems, to find the bell that always rings" suggests a need to remain vigilant and look beyond the surface level to find what really matters. The lines "It's in the shape of things, and make the time to find a world, that I've denied myself for years, and hug my stone in the graveyard" means that the true essence of life lies in things that cannot be monetized and are often overlooked. The idea of hugging a stone in a graveyard represents a sense of longing for the past and finding solace in nature.
Overall, the song is about finding meaning and authenticity in a world that tends to prioritize money and superficiality. It encourages us to take a step back and find a world that we've denied ourselves for years.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish they'd put up every street for sale
I wish that all of the streets were available for purchase
It wouldn't be all that hard
The process of selling the streets wouldn't be difficult
I think they'd sell quite well
I believe that the streets would be in high demand
And change all the plastic into wood
It would be nice to transform plastic materials into wood
Burn all our cash
It would be good to get rid of all our money
Yeah, that would be good!
Those changes would be beneficial
Watch out
Be careful and stay alert
Cause nothing is ever as it seems
We should be aware that things are not always what they appear to be
To find the bell that always rings
To discover the constant in our lives
It's in the shape of things
It can be found in the form of our circumstances
And make the time
Find a way to prioritize and dedicate oneself
To find a world
To explore a different realm of experience
That I've denied myself for years
An experience that I have prevented myself from having for a long time
And hug my stone
Embrace the idea of one's own mortality
In the graveyard
In a place of rest for the deceased
Ahhhhhhh
An expressive sound conveying a sense of emotion
Just take it
Receive and accept what is offered
Fake it left
Mislead or deceive by appearing to go one direction but actually going another
Deke out the guard
Escape the notice of the authority figure
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Written by: WILLIE DIXON
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