Far and Wide
Mal Madrigal Lyrics

A distant planet in the sky.
The song begins with an image of a distant planet in the sky, as if viewed from a far-off vantage point.

A speck of light held in your eye.
The planet is so far away that it appears as a tiny speck of light, almost like a reflection held in the listener's eye.

In every motion that's disguised, The span of distance and of time. The far and wide.
The planet's distance and passage of time are indicated by its gentle movements, which are almost imperceptible to the naked eye. 'The far and wide' refers to the vastness of space and the extended lengths of time involved in celestial events.

Beyond the vanished point of sight. Beyond the dreams for better lives. Inside the lonlieness of nights, Beside the will and want to try. The awe and fright.
The following lines describe the experiences of someone contemplating the unknown future - one that's beyond the bounds of human sight and imagination. This can stir feelings of both awe and fear, as well as a sense of loneliness and longing.

Resounds in quiet. The naked sky. The vast and violent. The ocean tide. The calm of night.
This segment suggests a certain 'music of the spheres' - that is, the sounds that can be heard in the natural world, including the quiet of the night sky and the tumultuous roar of the ocean waves. There's a sense of beauty and grandeur in these sounds, as well as a hint of danger.

A cloud of dust held out in space, As a reflection in the wake. Tumbleweed moon across the waves The light that bends around your face, The open sea.
The lyrics convey additional images of the natural world, including a cloud of dust in space and the light that reflects off of it. There's a sense of movement in these images, as well as a feeling of freedom and openness that echoes the vastness of space and the ocean.

The grit of salt against your teeth. Each grain of sand beneath your feet. A view that stretches out for miles, The words describe but can't define The far and wide.
These lyrics reflect on the details of human experience, such as the feeling of gritty salt on one's teeth or the texture of sand. They also suggest a vastness and beauty beyond words, which is impossible to convey through language alone.

So without irony or scorn, And though the path already worn. Before the memory escapes, The unsung song that it awakes The stars align.
These lines suggest a desire to be genuine and sincere in one's approach to life, even if it means following a well-worn path. The lyrics also hint at a sense of destiny and the idea that seemingly chance events are actually part of a greater plan.

Everything you see is rearranged, Your fingerprint your holy stain The hand of man and God the same. Everything you touch that comes to life The breathing sky, the ocean tide, The hand that roughs the waves of white.
These lyrics suggest the idea that everything in life is connected and part of a greater whole, including the actions of human beings and the forces of nature. There's a sense of wonder and spirituality in this message, suggesting that each person has a unique and important place in the grand scheme of things.

Each tiny charge of electrostatic, Those dancing ions move sporadic. Nothing separates the different blues, Till there was you. Till there was you.
These lyrics describe the workings of the natural world at a molecular and atomic level, suggesting a sense of magic and mystery in the basic building blocks of existence. The final lines repeat the song title, suggesting that the artist's experience of love and connection has brought meaning and coherence to the world around them.