Be Free
Kirtana Lyrics
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In searching for the sea
Find what you can't lose (she said)
Be free
No where to go
No thing to know
Be before the questions start
In your heart of hearts
Not was back then
Not will be when
Now is where the secret lies
Open-ended like the skies
Before all thoughts arise
The bars are just a ruse
The prisoner is free
Walk out if you choose
No key
Not near, not far
Right here - exactly where you are
So stop the search
You are the one
You're running toward
And running from
Let your kingdom come - right here
Be still
Jesus said be still and see
He said, "I am in the father
And the father is in me."
Be before the self divides
See beyond the ways it hides
Rest where truth abides
Be free
The fishes are confused
In searching for the sea
Find what you can't lose
Be free
The lyrics "The fishes are confused, In searching for the sea, Find what you can't lose, Be free" is a message of self-discovery and being content with oneself. It serves as a reminder to individuals to look for their treasures and their purpose in life. The metaphor of the confused fishes who keep on searching for the sea is similar to how humans try to find their way in life by looking outside for answers. However, the lyrics suggest that one should find what they can't lose, which is the true essence of oneself.
The next set of lyrics "No where to go, No thing to know, Be before the questions start, And after answers fall apart, In your heart of hearts" means that there's no need to go anywhere or to know anything. The answers to everything that one needs are already within their heart. The phrase "be before the questions start and after answers fall apart" denotes a sense of timelessness or eternalness. The heart of hearts is the core of the being or the soul, and it is where one can find inner peace and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
The fishes are confused
People are lost and confused about their purpose in life
In searching for the sea
Looking for fulfillment in external things or experiences
Find what you can't lose (she said)
Discover your true self and purpose that cannot be taken away from you
Be free
Embrace your true self and live a fulfilling life free from external influences
No where to go
No external destination will bring lasting fulfillment
No thing to know
No external knowledge will bring lasting fulfillment
Be before the questions start
Discover your true self before getting lost in the search for answers
And after answers fall apart
Realize that external answers will not bring lasting fulfillment
In your heart of hearts
Discover your true self and purpose in the depths of your being
Not was back then
The past has no bearing on your true self and purpose
Not will be when
The future has no bearing on your true self and purpose
Now is where the secret lies
True fulfillment is found in the present moment
Open-ended like the skies
Life is full of limitless possibilities
Before all thoughts arise
Discover your true self before getting lost in thought
The bars are just a ruse
Limitations are self-imposed and can be overcome
The prisoner is free
You hold the key to your own liberation from self-imposed limitations
Walk out if you choose
It is your choice to leave behind limiting beliefs and patterns
Not near, not far
Your true self and purpose is always within reach
Right here - exactly where you are
The present moment is where you can discover your true self and purpose
So stop the search
True fulfillment is found within, not in external destinations or experiences
You are the one
You have the power to create your own fulfilling life
You're running toward
You are moving towards your true self and purpose
And running from
You are moving away from self-imposed limitations and patterns
Let your kingdom come - right here
Create your own fulfilling life in the present moment
Be still
Silence your thoughts and be present in the moment
Jesus said be still and see
Find true fulfillment by being still and present in the moment
He said, "I am in the father
True fulfillment is found by connecting with the divine
And the father is in me."
The divine is within us all
Be before the self divides
Connect with your true self before getting lost in external identities
See beyond the ways it hides
Discover your true self beyond self-imposed limitations and patterns
Rest where truth abides
Find true fulfillment by resting in your true self and purpose
Be free
Embrace your true self and live a fulfilling life free from external influences
The fishes are confused
People are lost and confused about their purpose in life
In searching for the sea
Looking for fulfillment in external things or experiences
Find what you can't lose
Discover your true self and purpose that cannot be taken away from you
Be free
Embrace your true self and live a fulfilling life free from external influences
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.