Across The Universe
John Kilzer Lyrics
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Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
John Kilzer's song "Across the Universe" is a reflective and introspective meditation on the fleeting and ephemeral nature of existence. He uses vivid and poetic language to describe the transitory nature of thoughts and emotions that "slither wildly as they slip away across the universe." The pools of sorrow and waves of joy that drift through his mind possess and caress him, suggesting a sense of surrender to the impermanence of everything. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the idea that nothing is going to change his world, further underscoring the acceptance of life's transience.
The Jai Guru Deva Om chant that recurs throughout the song represents a powerful Hindu mantra that translates to "I give thanks to the Divine Teacher within." The use of this chant is significant as it emphasizes the idea of a journey towards enlightenment and the acceptance of the impermanent nature of life.
The use of vivid imagery throughout the song is also significant. The images of broken light that dance before him like a million eyes and the sounds of laughter and shades of life that ring through his opened ears all suggest a sense of connection to the universe and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.
Line by Line Meaning
Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
The singer is overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions that come rushing out uncontrollably, much like raindrops that overflow a small container.
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
The singer's thoughts and emotions move in a chaotic, unpredictable way that is difficult to contain or grasp.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.
The singer experiences a mixture of intense emotions, both positive and negative, that wash over them and consume them completely.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
The artist finds a sense of peace and acceptance in repeating the meditative phrase 'Jai Guru Deva. Om,' and recognizes that nothing external can disturb their internal world.
Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
The artist sees flashes of light that resemble a multitude of eyes watching them, and feels a pull toward something far beyond their physical place in the world.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
The singer's thoughts are scattered and directionless, like a gust of wind blowing through an open mailbox, and they feel as if they are adrift in the vastness of the universe.
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
The singer is attuned to the vibrancy and beauty of the world around them, and feels a strong desire to fully participate in it.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe
The artist feels surrounded by an all-encompassing love that is as bright and powerful as the sun, and feels compelled to follow it wherever it may lead them.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
The artist continues to find solace and peace in repeating the phrase 'Jai Guru Deva,' and reinforces their belief that nothing external can affect their internal world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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