Across The Universe
Riga Recording Studio Orchestra Lyrics
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Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
The opening verse of "Across the Universe" by the Riga Recording Studio Orchestra describes thoughts and emotions that seem to flow endlessly into the singer's consciousness. The image of rain into a paper cup symbolizes the fleeting nature of these thoughts and emotions as they slip away across the universe. The pools of sorrow and waves of joy that are drifting through the singer's mind suggest an overwhelming intensity of feeling that is both emotional and physical. This feeling is so powerful that it "possesses and caresses" the singer, as if they are not in control of their own emotions.
The second verse of the song continues to describe the singer's experience of thought and emotion. They see "images of broken light" that dance before them "like a million eyes," a symbol of the vivid and chaotic nature of thoughts and emotions. The "restless wind inside a letter box" suggests a sense of chaos and confusion that is part of the human experience. The singer is carried along by their thoughts, tumbling blindly as they make their way across the universe.
Throughout the song, the refrain of "Jai Guru Deva" provides a grounding force amidst the chaos of the singer's thoughts and emotions. The phrase is a Sanskrit mantra that means "Hail to the divine teacher." In the context of the song, it suggests a spiritual awareness that provides a sense of peace and stability in the face of the overwhelming nature of human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Words are flowing out like Endless rain into a paper cup
The lyrics of the song are coming out of the songwriter's mind with ease.
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
The lyrics are moving away and changing as they spread throughout the world.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
The emotions the songwriter feels are complicated and mixed.
Are drifting through my opened mind
The songwriter's mind is open to experiencing these emotions.
Possessing and caressing me.
These emotions are intense and almost have a hold on the songwriter.
Jai Guru Deva. Om
This is a chant often used during meditation that promotes inner peace and enlightenment.
Nothing's gonna change my world
The songwriter's world is immutable and will not be altered by outside forces.
Images of broken light, which
The images the songwriter sees are fragmented and constantly in motion.
Dance before me like a million eyes,
These images are like watching a crowd of people move around and interact.
They call me on and on across the universe.
The images are hypnotic and draw the songwriter in.
Thoughts meander like a
The songwriter's thoughts are not focused and meander.
Restless wind inside a letter box
The writer's thoughts feel stuck and are constantly shifting, like being trapped inside a box.
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
The thoughts are moving and evolving without much direction.
Sounds of laughter, shades of life
The songwriter is experiencing a wide range of emotions and sensations.
Are ringing through my opened ears
The writer is open to and receptive of these experiences.
Inciting and inviting me.
These experiences are actively engaging the writer's interest and curiosity.
Limitless undying love, which
The songwriter feels an intense, boundless love.
Shines around me like a million suns,
This love is a powerful and radiant force.
It calls me on and on across the universe
This love is constantly impelling the writer forward and onward.
Jai Guru Deva.
The chant is repeated again.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Reiterating the songwriter's world is unchangeable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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