Old Souls
Reeves Dianne Lyrics
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I hear them in the music on my radio
Wisdom of the winds
Faces in the clouds
Rhythm of the rains
Old mountains standing proud
They prepare me for a special place
Challenge me to face my life's request
Encourage me to do my best
Everywhere I go in everything I see
Flying in the air speaking truth through me
I am a curious spirit child
Who fell to earth through a crack of lightening
But God so kind and merciful sent old souls to guide me home
A vow that all betray
Old souls walked this land with dignity and grace
Consecrated earth it was a sacred place
A perfect balance of nature a gift to all the world
Still I throw away the oyster just to wear the pearl
In my darkest deep depression
They give counsel to my soul
They open up new meaning
And God's power takes control
I am a curious spirit child
Who fell through a crack of lightening
But God so kind and merciful sent old souls to guide me home
The lyrics of Reeves Dianne's 'Old Souls' are a tribute to the wisdom and guidance of the ancestors. The singer acknowledges the presence of these old souls all around her - in the faces of people she doesn't know, in the music on her radio, in the winds and the rains, and in the mountains standing proud. These ancestors prepare her for a special place and encourage her to face the requests of her life and to do her best in everything she sees. The singer describes herself as a curious spirit child who fell to earth through a crack of lightning, but the old souls guide her home.
In the second stanza, the singer explains that the old souls have walked this land with dignity and grace. They have consecrated the earth, which is a sacred place with a perfect balance of nature, a gift to all the world. However, despite the gifts of nature, people still throw away the oyster just to wear the pearl. In the darkest moments of her life, the old souls give counsel to her soul and open up new meanings. The singer concludes that she is indebted to these old souls and their wisdom, which has guided her toward light and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I see them smile through faces of people I don't know
I sense the presence of wise and experienced spirits through the actions of strangers around me
I hear them in the music on my radio
I feel the ancient wisdom and guidance of these old souls through the lyrics and melodies of music
Wisdom of the winds
The knowledge and experience of these old souls is carried on the winds
Faces in the clouds
I see their spirits and wisdom represented in the ever-changing clouds above
Rhythm of the rains
Their presence and guidance can be felt in the steady rhythm of falling rain
Old mountains standing proud
Their ancient souls are embedded in the very landscape and mountains around us, steadfast and unwavering
They prepare me for a special place
These old souls guide and prepare me for a unique and important destiny or destination
Tell me I've no time to waste
They remind me that every moment counts, and I must make the most of each day
Challenge me to face my life's request
They inspire and challenge me to meet the demands and goals of my life's journey
Encourage me to do my best
These old souls motivate and uplift me to strive for excellence in all I do
Everywhere I go in everything I see
Their presence and influence is all around me, in every aspect of my surroundings and experiences
Flying in the air speaking truth through me
Their spirits soar through the air and bring forth truthful messages and guidance through my own voice
I am a curious spirit child
I am a curious and inquisitive soul, drawn to the wisdom and guidance of these old spirits
Who fell to earth through a crack of lightening
I am one who has descended to earth through a sudden and tumultuous event, seeking purpose and direction
But God so kind and merciful sent old souls to guide me home
God has provided me with the benevolent and wise guidance of old souls to lead me back to the path of my destiny
A vow that all betray
It is a common occurrence for those who make promises to break them, but these old souls are incredibly faithful to their word
Old souls walked this land with dignity and grace
These ancient spirits have traversed this land with respect and poise, earning great honor and acclaim
Consecrated earth it was a sacred place
The land they have walked upon has been blessed and sanctified by their presence, making it a sacred and holy site
A perfect balance of nature a gift to all the world
Their existence and influence have created a perfect harmony and equilibrium in nature, leaving an incredible gift for all beings on this earth
Still I throw away the oyster just to wear the pearl
Despite the beautiful and valuable gift these old souls have offered, I still sometimes value superficial and fleeting things over their profound wisdom and guidance
In my darkest deep depression
During my most difficult and trying times of despair and hopelessness
They give counsel to my soul
These old souls provide sage and compassionate advice to my spirit, helping to lift me out of despair
They open up new meaning
Their guidance helps to reveal new perspectives and meanings in my life experiences
And God's power takes control
Through their guidance and wisdom, God's divine power takes over and leads me towards my destiny
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIANNE REEVES, EDUARDO DEL BARRIO
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