Across The Universe
Rufus Moby & Sean Lennon Lyrics


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Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass
They slip away across the universe

Pools of sorrow
Waves of joy
Are drifting through my open 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
Nothing's gonna change my world

Images of broken light which
Dance before me, like a million eyes
That 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 earth
Are ringing through my opened mind
Inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns
And calls me on and on 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

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva




Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Across the Universe" by Rufus Wainwright, Moby, and Sean Lennon speak to the interconnectedness of all things, and the way that words, thoughts, and emotions flow through the universe like endless rain or restless winds. The song's central mantra, "Jai guru deva om," is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to "I give thanks to the guru who resides within," and emphasizes the importance of inner wisdom and self-realization.


The verses of the song describe a journey through the mind, with images and thoughts slipping and tumbling across the universe, alternating between pools of sorrow and waves of joy. The bridge shifts the focus outward, with shades of earth and sounds of laughter ringing through the singer's open mind. Ultimately, the singer finds solace in the limitless undying love that shines around them like a million suns, and is called on and on across the universe by the song's repeating refrain.


Overall, "Across the Universe" is a meditation on the power of words, thoughts, and emotions to transcend time and space, and connect us to the eternal wisdom that lies within us all.


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 artist's mind easily and fluidly, like water pouring out into a container.


They slither while they pass
The words of the song glide by as they are sung.


They slip away across the universe
The lyrics of the song travel far and wide, conveying their message across the universe.


Pools of sorrow
There are moments of deep sadness in the artist's life.


Waves of joy
There are also moments of great happiness in the artist's life.


Are drifting through my open mind
These emotions and experiences are influencing the artist's thoughts and creativity.


Possessing and caressing me
The artist is deeply affected by these emotions and experiences, and they shape the artist's work.


Jai guru deva om
This is a chant used in Hinduism that translates to 'Hail to the divine guru.' It's a call to a higher power or spiritual connection.


Nothing's gonna change my world
Despite the ups and downs in the artist's life, the artist's world and sense of self remain constant and unshakeable.


Images of broken light which Dance before me, like a million eyes
The artist is seeing a dazzling array of colors and lights in their mind, like a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences.


That call me on and on across the universe
These images and experiences are inspiring the artist to create and share their work with the world.


Thoughts meander like a Restless wind inside a letter box
The artist's thoughts are free-flowing and constantly shifting, like a wind that can't be contained.


They tumble blindly as They make their way across the universe
The artist's thoughts and ideas don't have a set path or direction, but they still travel far and wide, inspiring others along the way.


Sounds of laughter
The artist is surrounded by joy and happiness in their life.


Shades of earth
The natural beauty of the world is a source of inspiration for the artist.


Are ringing through my opened mind
These sights and sounds are deeply affecting the artist's thoughts and creative process.


Inciting and inviting me
The beauty of the world and the joys of life are motivating the artist to create and share their work.


Limitless undying love, which Shines around me like a million suns
The artist is surrounded by love and positivity, which inspires them to be creative and make a difference in the world.


And calls me on and on across the universe
This love and positivity is a driving force that inspires the artist to create and share their work with the world.


Jai guru deva
This chant is repeated as a reminder of the artist's spiritual connection and the higher power that guides them.


Jai guru deva
The repetition of the chant reinforces the artist's connection to the divine and the source of their creativity.


Jai guru deva
The artist is using the chant to center themselves and find peace in their creative process.


Jai guru deva
The repetition of the chant is a reminder to the artist to stay connected to their spirituality and creative inspirations.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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Atomic Hive

Rufus has such an amazing voice!

Scott

Atomic Hive 🤘🏻

Jerry C

Consider his origin.

Atomic Hive

I don't know his origin.

Jerry C

@Atomic Hive Two of these three guys have famous fathers.

Atomic Hive

I Sean Lennon does but who is Rufus father?

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Elizabeth Sansom

Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. John would approve 👌

Wally Hall

this is the best version of this song I've heard since the original.....honestly imperfect.

M M

we agree !

Lg Mayes

John Lennon would have loved it..

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