Skip Tune
Severin Browne Lyrics
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The smile you send out returns to you,
And I've found it's true.
But I read just today,
Oh, they've gone and started another war
And it's going to be worse than the one before.
Skip Tune.
We'll sing a different song tomorrow,
Skip Tune.
Somewhere along the way
I heard someone say:
'There's got to be a way out of here/'
Sing a simple song of sorrow,
Skip Tune.
We'll sing a different song tomorrow,
Skip Tune.
And I read somewhere:
The love you send out will return to you.
And I believe it's true.
I believe it's true.
I believe it's true.
The lyrics to Severin Browne's song Skip Tune are profound and thought-provoking. The first line is a reference to the law of attraction, which states that positive energy attracts positive outcomes, and the second line affirms that the singer has personally experienced this phenomenon. However, in the next two lines, the singer announces the recent outbreak of a new war that is guaranteed to be even more catastrophic than the previous one. The juxtaposition of these two contrasting sentiments underscores the dilemmas and contradictions of modern life.
In the next verse, the singer recalls another saying about the need for a way out of the current predicament. This line hints at the idea of hope and the possibility of change, even in the midst of despair. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Sing a simple song of sorrow, skip tune" but then adds the hopeful line, "We'll sing a different song tomorrow." This sense of resilience in the face of adversity is the unspoken theme of the song.
In conclusion, 'Skip Tune' is a deeply reflective and thought-provoking song that encapsulates the uncertainties and contradictions of life. However, it also instills hope in the listener and encourages us to remain optimistic for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I read somewhere:
The smile you send out returns to you,
And I've found it's true.
The singer has read and found to be true that the positive energy we put out into the world will come back to us in the form of a smile.
But I read just today,
Oh, they’ve gone and started another war
And it’s going to be worse than the one before.
Just today, the singer read that another war has started and it is predicted to be worse than the previous one, which causes sadness and despair.
Sing a simple song of sorrow,
Skip Tune.
We’ll sing a different song tomorrow,
Skip Tune.
The repetition of the phrase 'Skip Tune' is a reminder to switch from the mindset of sadness about current circumstances to a hopeful outlook that the next day will bring something new and different.
Somewhere along the way
I heard someone say:
’There’s got to be a way out of here/'
Some unspecified time in the past, the artist heard a statement that there must be a way to escape the current situation or alleviate the feelings of distress.
And I read somewhere:
The love you send out will return to you.
And I believe it’s true.
I believe it’s true.
I believe it’s true.
The artist has read and deeply believes that sending love out into the world will come back to them and encourages others to adopt the same belief by repeating it three times.
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.