It's easier not to be wise
It's easier to ignore wisdom and rely on instincts or intuition.

And measure these things by your brains
To use logical thinking and analysis to evaluate things.

I sank into Eden with you
I fell deeply in love with you and lost myself in our relationship.

Alone in the church by and by
In solace, I contemplate and seek spiritual guidance.

I'll read to you here, save your eyes
I will share my knowledge with you, so you don't have to work it out yourself and strain your eyes.

You'll need them, your boat is at sea
You will require your eyesight to navigate through the uncertain journey that lies ahead of you.

Your anchor is up, you've been swept away
You've relinquished all control of your fate and are being carried away by the forces of life.

And the greatest of teachers won't hesitate
Even the most exceptional teachers will not hold back from letting their students face their own struggles and find their own answers.

To leave you there, by yourself, chained to fate, yeah
They will permit you to face your destiny, without any assistance, in order to learn and grow by yourself.

I alone love you
Despite all the challenges and uncertainties, I am the only one who loves you sincerely and unwaveringly.

I alone tempt you
I am the only one who can tempt and arouse your deepest desires.

Fear is not the end of this
Even though you may be fearful, don't surrender to despair, because there is still hope.

It's easier not to be great
It's simpler to be average rather than trying to achieve greatness.

And measure these things by your eyes
To evaluate things based on your subjective perception and personal preferences rather than logic.

We long to be here by his resolve
We crave guidance and determination in order to find a sense of purpose and direction in life.

To cradle the baby in space
To protect and cherish the innocence and purity of the inner child, who is vulnerable and precious.

Oh, now we took it back too far
We went too far backwards, and it's difficult to find a way forward again.

Only love can save us now
Love is the only thing that can heal us and provide us with solace.

All these riddles that you burn
All the challenges and mysteries of life that one must confront and resolve at some point.

All come runnin' back to you
All problems and questions will eventually be resolved, and their solutions will be revealed to you.

All these rhythms that you hide
All the emotions and feelings that are kept hidden and buried deep inside.