Shangri-La
M Ward Lyrics
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Fly, walk, or run
But this time no sorrow
First stop ?
Next stop, Shangri-La
And I cannot wait to see
The expression on the face of
And back on the trail
By this time tomorrow
By foot, wheel, or sail
But this time no sorrow
Bus stop, ?
Next stop, Shangri-La
And I cannot wait to see
The expression on the face of
My sweet Lord
No I cannot wait to hear you call
My name
And forget-me-not
This time tomorrow
I gave all I got
But this time no sorrow
First stop ?
Next stop, Shangri-La
And I cannot wait to see
The expression on the face of
My sweet Lord
No I cannot wait to hear you call
My name
The lyrics to M Ward's song "Shangri-La" speak to a sense of longing and anticipation for a peaceful, idyllic place often thought of as a mythical utopia. The song starts with a hopeful tone, as the singer speaks of moving towards the sun with no sorrow in his heart. The first verse speaks of first stopping somewhere, likely a metaphorical reference to leaving past troubles behind, before eventually arriving at Shangri-La, an even more idealized destination. The singer can't wait to see the expression on the face of his "sweet Lord," who could be a spiritual or romantic figure, once he gets there.
The next verse continues this journey towards Shangri-La, emphasizing that no matter how the singer gets there, whether it's by foot, wheel, or sail, there will be no sorrow. The use of different modes of transportation suggests that this journey is not literal, but rather a symbolic journey through life. The mention of a bus stop is similarly emblematic of moving from one stage of life to another. The singer's excitement for reaching Shangri-La has only increased, as he looks forward to seeing his sweet Lord's expression and hearing his name being called.
The third verse brings the song full circle, reiterating that the singer has given it all he's got and now he's back on the trail, ready to reach his destination. The repetition of "forget-me-not" speaks to the desire to be remembered, perhaps even immortalized in the fabled Shangri-La. The song's final lines reiterate the singer's desire to hear his name being called, emphasizing this yearning for recognition and acceptance.
Overall, "Shangri-La" is a song that speaks to the human need for hope and the search for a better life. Whether through literal journeys or metaphorical ones, the song touches on themes of longing, anticipation, and a desire for acceptance and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Up on the sun, this time tomorrow
We will be high in the sky tomorrow, looking down on everything that's bringing us down today
Fly, walk, or run
We'll get to where we're going as fast as we can, using any means necessary
But this time no sorrow
We won't let anything bring us down, we're going to a place of pure happiness
First stop ?
We need to make a stop somewhere first, but the destination is still the same
Next stop, Shangri-La
Our final destination is a mythical utopia, a place of everlasting joy
And I cannot wait to see
I'm excited to witness the beauty and serenity of Shangri-La firsthand
The expression on the face of
I can't wait to see how the pure bliss of Shangri-La affects
My sweet Lord
The entity that we believe in and have faith in
And back on the trail
After our initial stop, we'll hit the road again and head towards Shangri-La
By this time tomorrow
At the same time tomorrow, we'll be that much closer to our destination
By foot, wheel, or sail
We're using all methods of transportation available to us to get to our final destination
Bus stop, ?
Maybe our first stop on the road is a simple bus stop
No I cannot wait to hear you call
I'm looking forward to feeling the presence of a higher power
My name
To know that I'm on the right path and being guided to our destination
And forget-me-not
We won't forget each other or our journey, and we'll treasure this memory forever
This time tomorrow
Each passing day brings us closer to our destination and we can't wait
I gave all I got
We're putting all of our effort into this journey, leaving no room for failure
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Written by: M. WARD
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