The Great Divide
Mowglis Lyrics
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And when the sun goes down I'm heading home again
The city lights have left me empty
They've replaced the stars that used to shine so bright
So I will smile and I'll keep you close
And when the sun brings in the morning
I know today will be better than the last
As I turn into the evening
Don't, don't go changin'
Please, please come and save me
With your smile, you keep me close
Oh how you move me
With your love, oh how it swept right through me
And with your smile you bring heaven
They say the west is home to reason
So that's where I've gone
I've gone to meet my maker
And when I find what I was made for
This soul of mine will finally find some peace
So I will smile and I'll see you there
The lyrics of Mowglis's song The Great Divide are about the journey of an individual who is leaving their home to head towards the city. Once the sun goes down and the city's lights take over, the person realizes that they feel empty and have lost the warmth that the stars radiated. Nonetheless, the person keeps hope, smiles and thinks that the next dawn is going to be brighter than the last. The individual prays for their dreams to come true, so they can "cross the great divide" and be at peace.
In the second verse, the lyrics depict a lonely individual that seems to be looking for love and salvation. The individual believes that the smile of their loved one is the key to their happiness and inspiration. They express that they have gone to the west, where reason is said to prevail. They believe that going to meet their maker will provide them with insight and purpose which will help them find inner peace. The lyrics are reflective and optimistic, suggesting that there is always a hope of finding oneself.
The Great Divide was featured in Disney's 2016 movie, The Jungle Book.
The song was written by a group of five artists known as The Mowgli's.
The movie version of the song has a different melody and lyrics from the album version.
The song is 4 minutes and 6 seconds long.
The music video for the song was released on April 15, 2016, and featured scenes from The Jungle Book movie.
The song was written specifically for the movie and was not released as a part of an album.
The lyrics were inspired by the journey of the singer in the movie towards self-discovery.
The song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Soundtracks chart.
The music style of the song is Indie-folk.
The song features a lot of harmonies and chants in the chorus.
Chords: D, G, D, Em, D, G, A.
Line by Line Meaning
I head east towards the city
I am physically moving towards an urban area located in the eastern direction
And when the sun goes down I'm heading home again
After spending my day in the city, my plan is to travel back home before the sunset
The city lights have left me empty
The bright artificial lightings of the city have made me feel hollow and unfulfilled
They've replaced the stars that used to shine so bright
The stars that used to twinkle brilliantly in the night sky have been replaced by the dazzling city lights
So I will smile and I'll keep you close
I will put on a happy face and keep my loved ones close to me for comfort and support
And when the sun brings in the morning
When the sun rises in the morning, a new day will begin
I know today will be better than the last
I am optimistic that the coming day will be better than the one that just ended
As I turn into the evening
As the day comes to an end and the night begins to fall
I pray my dreams will come and I'll cross the great divide
I hope my dreams will come true and I can overcome the obstacles and challenges in my life
Don't, don't go changin'
Please don't change who you are
Please, please come and save me
I am asking for your help and support to rescue me from my troubles
With your smile, you keep me close
Your smile makes me feel loved and comforted, and keeps me close to you
Oh how you move me
You have a profound effect on me, both physically and emotionally
With your love, oh how it swept right through me
Your love for me has completely overwhelmed me and washed over me like a powerful force
And with your smile you bring heaven
Your smile is so pure and beautiful, it feels like a small piece of paradise
They say the west is home to reason
People often associate logic and rational thinking with the western part of the world
So that's where I've gone
I have traveled to the western part of the world for this reason
I've gone to meet my maker
I have gone to meet God or a higher power
And when I find what I was made for
When I discover my true purpose in life
This soul of mine will finally find some peace
My soul will finally find peace and contentment
So I will smile and I'll see you there
I will remain hopeful and keep smiling as I look forward to seeing you in the future
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND, COLIN DIEDEN, DAVID NAFTALI APPELBAUM, JOSHUA HOGAN, KATHRYN JAYNE EARL, MATTHEW DAVID DIPANNI, MICHAEL VINCZE, PETER ANDREW MALLINGER, SPENCER TRENT GONGWER
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@Msszygy02
landed on The Mowgli's vevo because of the move Blended and starting to love them now.
@duddsterV2
You know people do live like this... Happy and stuff
@jamstin143love
GREAT SONG FOR A ROADTRIP!!! WOOP WOOP CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER!
@gracegirl1439
I LOVE THE MOWGLIS!!! 💚💜💛💙💖💗
@lukemystervlogs6797
We need a rebirth of all this type of music!!!
@ailinhisme723
such a great feel good song
@j-bonebathroompoet1072
They remind me a lot of the Polyphonic Spree. Nice happy feel good shit. They're the kind of band that would leave a big smile on your face after seeing them live.
@HelenaSalvator
Happy songs. Summer songs. I love it.
@ivettekarina
At Middleton ♥
@hernanmaturi
Great Song!!!!! wow happinessss!!!!!! from Argentina!!!!