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Braver Newer World
Jimmie Dale Gilmore Lyrics
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To greet the dawn each day.
Fearless and unfettered, stand
Before the sun and pray.
There's no controversy
Let silence judge your plea
For justice or for mercy.
They both will set you free.
It's a braver, newer world you've found,
Rolling 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round
It's a braver, newer world you've found.
Show me know that you know how
To play the winning game.
Laughing 'til the sky stands still
With neither praise nor blame.
There's still time for heaven,
Though we're already there.
The daily bread will leaven
All hope, all pain, all care.
It's a braver, newer world you've found,
Rolling 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round.
It's a braver, newer world you've found.
Teach me now that you know how
To learn the learner's art.
Open with the master's myth
And play with all your heart.
Listen to your singing,
Love will be your voice.
The gift that you are bringing
Is all for all, your choice.
Rolling 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round.
It's a braver, newer world you've found.
The song Braver Newer World by Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a call to embrace a fearless and unfettered approach to life. The lyrics encourage the listener to greet each day with a sense of courage and openness, to stand before the sun and pray, and to let silence be the judge of their pleas for justice or mercy. The singer suggests that there is no need for controversy or conflict, and that both justice and mercy can ultimately set you free.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the world is a braver and newer place than we might realize, and that we can roll with the changes and find joy in the journey. The second verse speaks to the idea of playing the winning game, but doing so with a sense of detachment and levity. The singer suggests that there is still time for heaven, even though we are already there, and that hope, love, and care will all be leavened by the daily bread we share.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me now that you know how
Share your knowledge of how to greet the dawn each day.
To greet the dawn each day.
To start each day unafraid and unrestrained.
Fearless and unfettered, stand
Stand courageously and unbound.
Before the sun and pray.
Pray before the rising sun.
There's no controversy
There is no dispute or disagreement.
Let silence judge your plea
Allow silence to be the judge of your request.
For justice or for mercy.
Whether you ask for justice or mercy, both will grant you freedom.
They both will set you free.
The power of justice and mercy will release you from any chains.
It's a braver, newer world you've found,
You have discovered a society that is advancing, courageous and original,
Rolling 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round
Constantly in motion, ever-changing.
Show me know that you know how
Prove your knowledge of how to succeed in life.
To play the winning game.
To achieve victory in the game of life.
Laughing 'til the sky stands still
Laugh without reserve until the world seems to pause.
With neither praise nor blame.
Laugh without seeking approval or judgment from others.
There's still time for heaven,
There is hope for blissful paradise.
Though we're already there.
Even though we already possess the potential for happiness.
The daily bread will leaven
Daily persevering will lead to improved character.
All hope, all pain, all care.
All suffering and concerns can be resolved with hope.
Teach me now that you know how
Instruct others on how to master the art of learning.
To learn the learner's art.
To acquire the abilities of a master student.
Open with the master's myth
Begin with the traditional story of a master.
And play with all your heart.
Play passionately and with full dedication.
Listen to your singing,
Listen to your inner voice, the sound of your soul.
Love will be your voice.
Love will be the message that you convey.
The gift that you are bringing
The gift of your presence and influence.
Is all for all, your choice.
The kindness you offer can be for everyone, it's your decision.
It's a braver, newer world you've found,
You have discovered a society that is advancing, courageous and original.
Rolling 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round.
Constantly in motion, ever-changing.
It's a braver, newer world you've found.
You have found an emerging society that is stronger, more audacious and innovative.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMIE DALE GILMORE
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