Museum
P.O.R. Lyrics

It's not that she walked away
She didn't choose to leave, her world just got smaller.

Her world got smaller
Her life became limited and routine, without any exciting changes.

All the usual places
She frequents the same destinations, nothing new or exciting is happening.

The same destinations
The places she regularly visits leave her bored and wanting something different.

Only something's changed
Despite visiting the same places, something about them feels different and unsatisfying.

It's not that she wasn't rewarded
She received gifts and experiences that are considered valuable and enjoyable.

With pomegranate afternoons
She has spent enjoyable afternoons indulging in luxury food and drink.

And Mingus, Chet Baker and chess
She has experienced the art and intellectual stimulation of Jazz music and strategic board games.

It's not stampede and fortune
Her experiences were not purely wealth and status-focused.

Of prim affectations
Her experiences involved a higher level of culture and sophistication, beyond materialist pleasures.

She's off on a riot
She is rebelling against her mundane life and seeking something exciting and adventurous.

And she knows now
She is now aware of her dissatisfaction and desire for change.

Is greater than the whole
The present moment is more important and meaningful than all her past experiences combined.

Of the past
Her previous life experiences no longer hold the same value or significance to her.

She just wants to be somewhere
She desires to be in a different place, both physically and mentally.

Now is greater
The present moment is more valuable and significant than any other point in time.

It's not that the transparency
Her past openness and vulnerability were not as fulfilling as they once seemed.

Of her earlier incarnations
Her past self, personality and way of being was different from who she is now.

Now looked back on
When reflecting on her past, it does not hold the same appeal or nostalgia for her.

Were rich and loaded
Her past experiences were complex and significant.

With beautiful vulnerability
Despite being open and vulnerable in the past, it did not result in long term fulfillment or happiness.

But now she knows
Her current perspective on life and what she wants has changed and she is now aware of it.

She just wants to be somewhere
She feels the need to find a new and fulfilling place in life.

It's not like if angels
It is not as if heavenly beings can solve her problems or make her life better.

Could truly look down
Even if they could, their perspective would not change her realities or desires.

Stir up the trappings
Angels cannot change the reality of her mundane life.

A light on the ground
They cannot provide an immediate solution to the boredom and unfulfillment of her current life.

Remind us of what, when, why or who
Angels cannot provide insight into why she feels this way, and what steps she should take.

The how's up to us
It is ultimately her own responsibility to take action and make her life more fulfilling.

Me and you
It is up to each person to make their life the best it can be, as individuals and a community.

Now is greater than the whole
The present moment is more valuable and important than all of her past experiences combined.

And now she knows that
She is aware of this fact and has a new perspective on what is most significant and valuable in life.