Pictured Within
Jon Lord Lyrics

Here be friends...
In this place, I have friends who are dear to me and who I cherish.

here be heroes...
In this place, I have encountered people who have inspired and awed me with their bravery and accomplishments.

here be sunshine...
In this place, I have experienced happiness, warmth, and light.

here be grey...
In this place, there are also periods of uncertainty, melancholy, and gloom.

here be life...
In this place, I have witnessed the cycle of birth, growth, decay, and death.

here love lies bleeding...
In this place, there is also the pain and aftermath of failed relationships, and the sorrow that comes with love lost.

memories so hazy...
In this place, there are recollections of events and emotions that are unclear or difficult to recall.

and dreams that drove me crazy
In this place, I have held aspirations that seemed impossible and unattainable, but which nevertheless consumed my thoughts and actions.

Here be down...
In this place, I have encountered obstacles, setbacks, and disappointments that have caused me sadness and despair.

here be paradise...
In this place, I have experienced moments of joy, fulfillment, and peace that have made me feel like I am in heaven.

here be starbright...
In this place, I have seen beauty and wonder in the form of stars and other celestial phenomena.

here be pain...
In this place, there is also physical and emotional anguish, suffering, and hardship.

here be smiles in eyes like rainbows...
In this place, I have seen expressions of happiness, love, and hope that are like the splendor of colorful rainbows.

my father and my mother...
In this place, I think of my parents and the impact they have had on my life.

my sisters and my brother
In this place, I also think of my siblings and the relationships we have built.

pictured within
All these people and experiences are vividly etched in my memory, and form an integral part of who I am.

Where there're shadows ill met by moonlight...
In places where there are dark corners or hidden secrets, revealing them can bring clarity and resolution like the illumination of moonlight.

there are dragons I have slain...
In these places, I have confronted and overcome challenges that seemed terrifying or insurmountable.

and here be bright eyes with hair so golden...
In this place, I have encountered people with striking physical attributes that caught my attention and imagination.

sunrise and sunset and running free...
In this place, I have witnessed the natural beauty of the changing skies, and felt the freedom and exhilaration of movement.

and laughing at the rain
In this place, I have enjoyed the simple pleasures that come with letting go of worry or stress, and feeling carefree.

Here be home...
In this place, I feel a sense of comfort, familiarity, and belonging that is reminiscent of my childhood home.

here be travellin'...
In this place, I am also aware of the desire to explore new horizons, and to pursue adventure and discovery.

here be thunder...
In this place, I have encountered the raw power and energy of natural phenomena, like thunderstorms.

here be blue...
In this place, there is also the tranquility and peacefulness of aquatic environments, like oceans and lakes.

and Sometimes heaven and thoughts of wonder...
In this place, I have also experienced an overwhelming sense of awe, mysticism, and spirituality that feels transcendent.

the Miracle of children...
In this place, I marvel at the innocence, curiosity, and magic that children bring to the world.

a poet and a pilgrim
In this place, I am a seeker of beauty, truth, and meaning, and I express my thoughts and feelings through words.

Kith and kin
In this place, there are family and friends who are my closest and most trusted allies, and who I rely on for love and support.

pictured within
All of these experiences and relationships are indelibly etched into my consciousness.

lose and win
In this place, I have experienced both success and failure, triumph and devastation, and I have used them to learn and grow.

pictured within
All of these experiences and emotions form a mosaic that is part of who I am, and will continue to shape me as I journey through life.