Essence
Marillion Lyrics
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Essence
'Tell you what I need
Essence
What I'm looking for
Essence
Sit in silence close your eyes, feel the magic everywhere inside you
Not just the taste, the touch, the smell
Or the face you know so well
Not the 400 word description
The book, the film, the faithful depiction
Get out of here
Get out while you can
Choose life, strive for essence
Choose life, Choose living
Choose life, Choose living
Go digging, Go digging
Go digging, Go digging
Go digging for essence
For Essence
For Essence
Sit in silence and watch the sky
Feel the magic deep inside you
Every woman and every man
Turn off your mind and you'll understand
Sit in silence and watch the sky yeah
Feel the energy inside outside
Ain't one damn thing means a thing in this life
Til you get close to Essence, til you try
Every man and woman listen to me, hey
Live in the moment or you'll never be free
Essence
Essence
Essence.
Choose life, Choose essence.
The song "Essence" by Marillion is an uplifting song about the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life through connecting with the world around us. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not just experiencing external sensory stimuli, but accessing a deeper, internal essence that can be found through mindfulness and introspection. The singer urges listeners to "get out" of their routines and strive for something more profound, encouraging them to "choose life" by seeking out the elusive essence that gives meaning to our existence.
The song is structured around a simple, repetitive refrain of "Essence," which is emphasized through the use of echo and reverb effects. The verses describe the experience of sitting in silence and experiencing a sense of connection to the world around us. The lyrics encourage listeners to turn off their minds and let themselves experience the energy and magic of existence.
Overall, "Essence" is a song that celebrates the beauty and mystery of life, urging listeners to embrace the present moment and seek out the deeper meaning in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell you what I want
Here is what I desire
Essence
The vital element, feeling, or power
'Tell you what I need
I am telling you what I require
Essence
The vital element, feeling, or power
What I'm looking for
What I'm searching for
Essence
The vital element, feeling, or power
Sit in silence close your eyes, feel the magic everywhere inside you
Relax and become aware of the energy and enchantment that resides within your body and surrounds you
Fingers toes head heart and soul, connected deep to every living thing
The totality of your being is linked to all living things
Not just the taste, the touch, the smell
There is more to life than physical sensation
Or the face you know so well
Even familiarity can obscure the true essence of something
Not the 400 word description
No amount of words can fully capture the essence of something
The book, the film, the faithful depiction
Even media attempts to represent the essence are incomplete
Get out of here
Escape this life
Get out while you can
Leave while you still have the opportunity
Choose life, strive for essence
Embrace life and pursue the essence of things
Choose life, Choose living
Select life, choose to exist
Go digging, Go digging
Enter deep exploration
Go digging, Go digging
Enter deep exploration
Go digging for essence
Embark on a quest for the vital element, feeling, or power
For Essence
For the vital element, feeling, or power
For Essence
For the vital element, feeling, or power
Sit in silence and watch the sky
Be still and observe the heavens
Feel the magic deep inside you
Perceive the enchantment residing within you
Every woman and every man
Every human being
Turn off your mind and you'll understand
Free your mind and comprehension will follow
Sit in silence and watch the sky yeah
Remain serene and gaze at the sky
Feel the energy inside outside
Recognize the force within and beyond you
Ain't one damn thing means a thing in this life
Nothing truly matters in this existence
Til you get close to Essence, til you try
Except for the vital element, feeling, or power that you can only experience close up
Every man and woman listen to me, hey
Everyone should heed my words
Live in the moment or you'll never be free
Live presently or you'll remain bound
Essence
The vital element, feeling, or power
Essence
The vital element, feeling, or power
Essence.
The vital element, feeling, or power
Choose life, Choose essence.
Pick life, obtain the vital element, feeling, or power.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: IAN FRANCESKO MOSLEY, MARK COLBERT KELLY, PETER JOHN TREWAVAS, STEVE HOGARTH, STEVEN THOMAS ROTHERY
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