Across The Universe
Lightmyth Lyrics


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Words are flying out like
endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass
They slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
are drifting thorough my open 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
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light which
dance before me like a million eyes
That 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 earth
are ringing through my open views
inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which




shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lightmyth's "Across the Universe" speak to the universality and interconnectedness of all things, and how thoughts and emotions can transcend physical boundaries. The opening lines convey a sense of the overwhelming amount of information and stimuli that bombard us every day, as "words are flying out like endless rain into a paper cup." These words slip away across the universe, conveying a sense that they are part of something greater than ourselves.


The next lines describe how the singer's mind is open and receptive to both "pools of sorrow" and "waves of joy," suggesting that they are able to experience a wide range of emotions and remain connected to the world around them. The phrase "possessing and caressing me" further emphasizes the sense that the universe is alive and sentient, and that the singer is intimately intertwined with it. The repetition of "Nothing's gonna change my world" drives home the idea that the universe is enduring and unchangeable, and that the singer is content to exist within it.


Line by Line Meaning

Words are flying out like endless rain into a paper cup
My thoughts and emotions are pouring out of me uncontrollably


They slither while they pass
These thoughts and emotions are slippery and elusive as they go by


They slip away across the universe
My thoughts and emotions are slipping away into the vastness of space and time


Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting thorough my open mind
I am experiencing a range of emotions, both happy and sad, that flow freely through my mind


Possessing and caressing me Jai guru deva om
These emotions are taking control of me, but I find peace in the mantra 'Jai guru deva om'


Nothing's gonna change my world
Despite these emotional fluctuations, the world around me remains constant


Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
I see fractured and shifting images that seem to stare back at me


That call me on and on across the universe
These images continue to beckon and entice me as I journey through life


Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
My thoughts wander aimlessly, like a piece of paper that is carried by the wind


they tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe Jai guru deva om
My thoughts are directionless and chaotic, but I remain centered and grounded through the mantra 'Jai guru deva om'


Sounds of laughter shades of earth are ringing through my open views
I am hearing the sounds of happiness and seeing the colors of the world in vivid detail


inciting and inviting me
These sights and sounds are urging me to explore and experience more


Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns
I am enveloped in an infinite and eternal love that eclipses all else


It calls me on and on across the universe
This love transcends all space and time, leading me on an endless journey of growth and discovery




Writer(s): Paul Mccartney, John Lennon

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Comments from YouTube:

Donna Frost

Lovely cover...produced by Bill Cowsill

Osmo Shirako

not bad at all. at least he got the lyrics right.

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