Soul
Ohia Lyrics
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You're bound for glory
And how long did you know
That you'd make it there before me
And what is it like
Is it worth this misfortune
What is it like on the other side
These 20 years I've loved one thing only
I love what I know about passion
I love what I know about mercy
I love what I know about patience
I love what I know about soul
And I know you
And I know you
And I know you
I tell all my friends
That I'm bound for heaven
And if I ain't so
You can't blame me for living
I know what it's like
And it's worth this misfortune
I know what it's like on the other side
These 20 years I've loved one thing only
I love what I know about passion
I love what I know about mercy
I love what I know about patience
I love what I know about soul
And I know you
And I know you
And I know you
The lyrics to Ohia's song "Soul" speaks to the idea of perseverance and the pursuit of a dream. The opening verse speaks to the idea of telling someone's friends that they're bound for glory. This is likely about someone who has achieved a great accomplishment, possibly a musician or artist, and the singer is acknowledging their success. However, the second line speaks to the singer's own feelings of inadequacy. They ask how long did the person know that they would make it before them, indicating their own feelings of being left behind.
The chorus speaks to the things that the singer loves about life: passion, mercy, patience, and soul. It's a reminder that life is not just about achieving success, but also about experiencing the beauty and depth of human emotions. The singer then reaffirms their own pursuit of a dream, stating that they tell their friends that they too are bound for heaven. And even if they don't achieve that dream, they cannot be blamed for living and trying.
Overall, the lyrics of "Soul" is an ode to the beauty of life and the pursuit of dreams, even if it takes a long time to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell all your friends that you're bound for glory
I inform all of your acquaintances that you are destined for great success
And how long did you know that you'd make it there before me
For how long have you been certain that you would achieve your goals before I did
And what is it like? Is it worth this misfortune?
What is it like to be successful? Is it worth going through difficult times for that success?
What is it like on the other side? These 20 years I've loved one thing only
What is it like to have achieved your goals? I've only loved one thing for the past 20 years
I love what I know about passion
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about passion
I love what I know about mercy
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about mercy
I love what I know about patience
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about patience
I love what I know about soul
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about soul and its depth
And I know you
I am familiar with who you are
And I know you
I am familiar with who you are
And I know you
I am familiar with who you are
I tell all my friends that I'm bound for heaven
I inform everyone close to me that I believe I'll go to heaven
And if I ain't so, you can't blame me for living
Even if I don't go to heaven, you can't blame me for living my life
I know what it's like, and it's worth this misfortune
I know what it's like to go through adversity, and the success obtained is worth it
I know what it's like on the other side, these 20 years I've loved one thing only
I know what it's like to have achieved success, and I've been dedicated to one thing for the past 20 years
I love what I know about passion
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about passion
I love what I know about mercy
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about mercy
I love what I know about patience
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about patience
I love what I know about soul
I have an appreciation for the knowledge I have about soul and its depth
And I know you
I am familiar with who you are
And I know you
I am familiar with who you are
And I know you
I am familiar with who you are
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHUGGIE OTIS
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LYRICS:
I tell all your friends that you're bound for glory
And how long did you know that you'd make it there before me
And what is it like? Is it worth this misfortune?
What is it like on the other side?
These 20 years, I've loved one thing only
I love what I know about passion
I love what I know about mercy
I love what I know about patience
I love what I know about soul
And I know you, and I know you, and I know you
I tell all my friends that I'm bound for heaven
And if it ain't so, you can't blame me for living
I know what it's like, and it's worth this misfortune
I know what it's like on the other side
These 20 years, I've loved one thing only
I love what I know about passion
I love what I know about mercy
I love what I know about patience
I love what I know about soul
And I know you, and I know you, and I know you
@mr.typhon7997
jason molina was an angel before he even left us
@letmegoletmego
He's 100% ok - it's the rest of us I worry about.
@randit
i just watched pixar's new movie "soul" and immediately had the urge to listen to this song. RIP jason, miss ya.
@rorysellers8821
Angel if you're out there this song is what reminds me of you
@intherein
This is a super collection. I love what I know about Jason.
@Flickstro
Much props to Death in Vegas to introducing me to this incredible song!
@PavementIztRad
Been a fan of Molina since I was on a trip to San Fran and an employee at Amoeba had recommended the then new 'Magnolia Electric Co' album. All these years and yet it took me until today to to discover this single. I'm really upset that I did discover it because I can't stop listening to it and it just gives oh so many feels and it makes me mourn again over Jason's demons taking him away.
@truefunksoul8638
Jason played ukelele on this recording. Guitar was by Todd Jacops, bass Mike McCartney, percussion Todd Renschler.
@letmegoletmego
Faultless
@plemgrubern
just the first lines are almost enough to bring me to tears