123
Sean Wood Lyrics
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On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
I'd like to feel that you could be free
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Down within the shadows where the factories drone
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
And so the green come tumbling down
Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
And I'll show you sunset sometime again
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
And all the king's men cannot put it back again
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
And mend my soul sometime again
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
The lyrics of Sean Wood's song, "123", are a powerful commentary on the state of the world and the struggles of an individual within it. The opening lines, "The big wheel keeps on turning, on a simple line, day by day. The earth spins on its axis, one man struggle while another relaxes," emphasize the cyclical nature of life and the fact that while some people may have it easy, others are constantly facing hardships. The next lines, "There's a hole in my soul like a cavity, seems the world is out to gather just by gravity," expresses the sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction that the singer feels due to the struggles they are facing.
The verse continues with the idea that despite the constant turning of the wheel and the rearranging of the sky, the world is still changing and evolving. The singer expresses a desire for freedom and a simpler life, in which they can enjoy the beauty of nature and escape the struggles of the world. The imagery of green turning to red and the power of reflections over the singer's head, further highlights the transformative nature of the world.
The second verse looks back on happier times, when the singers and others were free to dance among the trees and listen to the whisper of the city on the breeze. However, now they are facing the harsh realities of life, including pollution, industry, and poverty. The final lines express both the pain and hope that the singer feels, as they pray for a better future and look to the natural world to help them heal.
Line by Line Meaning
The big wheel keeps on turning
The inevitable passage of time and the continuity of life that goes on
On a simple line, day by day
Life follows a simple path that continues day by day
The earth spins on its axis
The world and its inhabitants keep moving forward on their own course
One man struggle while another relaxes
Life is never fair, as some people work hard while others enjoy leisure
There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
The feeling of emptiness and sadness that is hard to fill
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The forces of the world are seemingly conspiring against oneself to weigh down on one's spirits
The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
Life keeps moving forward and things around us are constantly changing
Look, my son, the weather is changing
The world is changing and there are things to observe and appreciate
I'd like to feel that you could be free
Wishing for loved ones to have the freedom to enjoy life without burdens and worries
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Taking a moment to appreciate the world and its beauty
Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
The world will change again, just as it has done in the past
My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head
The importance of reflection and perspective in life
We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
The simple joys in life that can brighten one's spirits
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
Appreciating the sounds of the world, even in a busy city
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Questioning how one's environment may affect one's emotions
Down within the shadows where the factories drone
The darkness and noise of industrial areas
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
The never-ending expansion of human civilization
And so the green come tumbling down
The loss of natural beauty and destruction of environment for human development
Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
Finding comfort and security in a loved one's embrace
And I'll show you sunset sometime again
Sharing the beauty of the world with someone close
As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
The hope and prayer for happiness and peace is present even in times of darkness
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
The constant surveillance and monitoring of modern society
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
The cycles of nature and the negative effects of human pollution on the environment
It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
The destructive impact of external factors on one's identity and well-being
And all the king's men cannot put it back again
The inability of outside forces to fully restore what has been lost
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
The enduring power of hope and positivity in difficult circumstances
And mend my soul sometime again
The possibility of spiritual and emotional healing
Contributed by Grayson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Havoid
This is THE best song i've heard today!! I want to dive in it forever
@4ngelgotchi
This song is so underrated it hurts
@cody2earth
wow this song is like a velvet blanket to my freshly cleaned body ... I want to waltz my brains out
@henriquejambu
Why is this one of the best song I’ve ever heard. I listen to eat in the early morning is so good
@pedroupaiva
i wish i could find the lyrics to this song