My Soul
Pyinfamous & Sam.i.Am theSon Lyrics

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I'm gonna go down
I'm gonna go down
I'm gonna go down
Down to the river
I'm gonna walk out
I'm gonna walk out
I'm gonna walk out
Into the water and save my soul

I'm gonna save my soul
I'm gonna save my soul
I'm gonna save my soul
Save my own soul
I'm gonna go out
I'm gonna go out
I'm gonna go out
Into the wild unknown
I'm gonna go down
I'm gonna go down
I'm gonna go down
To the river and save my soul
I'm gonna save my soul
I'm gonna save my soul

I'm gonna save my soul
Save my own soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pyinfamous & Sam.i.Am theSon's song "My Soul" are quite simple yet powerful. The recurring verse "I'm gonna go down, Down to the river" implies a desire to seek redemption and freedom from one's troubles. The river can be seen as a metaphor for the cleansing of the soul and the washing away of one's sins. The repetition of "I'm gonna save my soul" can be interpreted as a desperate plea for personal salvation and self-liberation.

The subsequent verse, "I'm gonna go out, Into the wild unknown" suggests a willingness to step outside the comfort zone and face the challenges of the world. Here, the river might represent a symbol of rejuvenation and a source of strength to face these challenges. The line "I'm gonna save my own soul" emphasizes the importance of personal agency and self-help in the face of adversity.

Overall, the lyrics of "My Soul" speak to the universal human experience of seeking answers and finding meaning in life. The river as a metaphorical cleansing agent has been used in many cultures and religions throughout history, and this song taps into that metaphor in a powerful way.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna go down
I'm going to descend towards a lower level, both physically and metaphorically

Down to the river
Towards the body of water that flows in a channel to the sea

I'm gonna walk out
I'm going to exit from my current location

Into the water and save my soul
I'm going to immerse myself in the body of water and redeem myself from my sins

I'm gonna save my soul
I'm going to rescue myself from eternal damnation

Save my own soul
Rescue my soul without external intervention

I'm gonna go out
I'm going to exit from my current location

Into the wild unknown
Towards the wild, unpredictable, foreign lands that are unknown to me

I'm gonna go down
I'm going to descend towards a lower level, both physically and metaphorically

To the river and save my soul
Towards the body of water that flows in a channel to the sea, where I can redeem myself from my sins

I'm gonna save my soul
I'm going to rescue myself from eternal damnation