The Cactus That Found The Beat
Missy Higgins Lyrics
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I said I found my way in beat dap-in-do-pa
That's how I found my way to God.
Walking down the street sayin' hi hello,
But how far do you think I can god
Before I start having to sing ya the blues dap-in-boo-pa
Tapping to the beat, singing hi-di-ho,
Before I start having to get in the groove dab-in-do-ba
'cause I know that there will always be a life for me
Because I found my place in history,
As a lover of the beat dap-in-do-ba,
That's how I found the way to God.
So your sittin in your seats, and tapping your toes,
How long do ya think you can hold,
Before you start having to join in my groove dap-in-do-baa
'cause there's a beat in my feet
As I tumble the seas
And the waves of ecstacy
And can you feel the vibe
Does it move you inside
Like the way it does to me
'cause I know, that there will never be a doubt in me
'cause Momma told me it was meant to be
I found my baby in the beat dap-in-do-ba,
That's how I found my way to God
Oh yeah
That's how I found my way to god
Oh whoa
That's how I found my way to god
In Missy Higgins's song The Cactus that found the Beat, the lyrics reflect on the connection between music and spirituality. The song starts with someone asking if the singer can find their way to God, and the singer responds by saying that they found their way through the beat. The beat, a constant rhythm that runs through the song, becomes a symbol for the divine, something that the singer can connect with and find meaning in.
The verses describe the singer's experiences with the beat, how they tap their feet and sing along, feeling the beat in their bones. The beat becomes something that propels them forward, a force that they can surrender themselves to. The chorus repeats the idea that the beat has led the singer to God, and that this is something they can share with others. The bridge further emphasizes this connection, suggesting that the beat can move people internally in a way that nothing else can.
Overall, the song is about the power of music to connect people and transcend barriers, whether they be spiritual or social. It's a celebration of the rhythm and energy that runs through all of us, and the joy that comes from surrendering to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody said can ya find the way to God,
Someone asked me if I found the way to God
I said I found my way in beat dap-in-do-pa
I told them that I found my way through music and rhythm
That's how I found my way to God.
And that's how I connected with spirituality
Walking down the street sayin' hi hello,
As I walk down the street greeting people
But how far do you think I can go
I wonder how long I can keep going
Before I start having to sing ya the blues dap-in-boo-pa
Before I start feeling down and need the music to cheer me up
Tapping to the beat, singing hi-di-ho,
I tap my feet to the rhythm, singing a happy tune
But how long do you think I can go
I wonder how much longer I can keep this up
Before I start having to get in the groove dab-in-do-ba
Before I need to fully immerse myself in the music and really feel the beat
'cause I know that there will always be a life for me
I'm confident that there will always be something for me in life
Because I found my place in history,
Because I know that I've left my mark in the world
As a lover of the beat dap-in-do-ba,
As someone who is passionate about music and rhythm
That's how I found the way to God.
And that's how I found my way to a spiritual connection
So your sittin in your seats, and tapping your toes,
You're sitting there tapping your toes
How long do ya think you can hold,
How long can you keep it up?
Before you start having to join in my groove dap-in-do-baa
Before you feel the need to join me in my music and rhythm
'cause there's a beat in my feet
Because I feel the rhythm in my body
As I tumble the seas
As I navigate the challenges of life
And the waves of ecstacy
And experience moments of pure joy and happiness
And can you feel the vibe
Do you also feel the energy?
Does it move you inside
Does it touch your soul?
Like the way it does to me
The way it affects me so deeply
'cause I know, that there will never be a doubt in me
Because I'm certain and confident in my beliefs
'cause Momma told me it was meant to be
Because my mother instilled this value in me
I found my baby in the beat dap-in-do-ba,
I found my true passion in music and rhythm
That's how I found my way to God
And that's how I found my way to a spiritual connection
Oh yeah
Absolutely
That's how I found my way to god
That's my personal path to spirituality
Oh whoa
Oh wow
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Written by: MELISSA HIGGINS
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