Beauty
Sound Of The Blue Heart Lyrics


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one man sits upon
a hill so beautiful
and he looks down on
the wonders that were laid upon him

while another man sits alone
outside on brick and stone
wrapped in rich mans trash
holding on so tight it hurts while….

a young man robs a store
to get what he is owed
i will not be thrown away
while somewhere i know champagnes flows

a boy in a uniform
questions all that he was taught
prays to any god
who may have time to listen

"i'm a hero only if i die,
can you tell me why?"
i want to let the bullet fly
i just can't choose the right direction

we can wish but we must wait and wonder trying
to make sense beneath this cloud we're under dying
all is so, so beautiful and all is so unclear
when our eyes open beauty disappears

see the beauty queen in dress so tight
see eyes turn when she comes into sight
as she frowns upon
the wonders that were handed to her

see another woman rise at dawn
to catch a bus to work for not enough
to feed the children she will try to teach
to not grow up to be her

see her stand, screaming on the roof
god i love you but i see no proof
the pain puts me to sleep at night
it's still there when i rise

we can wish but we must wait and wonder trying
to make sense beneath this cloud we're under dying
all is so, so beautiful, and all is so unclear
when our eyes open beauty disappears

one man stands on high
sells a gospel looking to the sky
while the weak and weary with eyes so wide
picture glory they're told awaits them

see the loyal praying through their tears
with empty pockets holding only fear
of a god so kind they're told
will bring riches to their life ten fold

see the cadillac pull away
preacher man with nothing more to say
to the lost souls going one by one
to wonder what this pain buys when the kingdom comes

one man sits upon
a hill so beautiful
another man looks up on
a hill so beautiful

we can wish but we must wait and wonder trying
to make sense beneath this cloud we're under dying




all is so, so beautiful, and all is so unclear
when our eyes open beauty disappears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Beauty" by Sound of the Blue Heart are a commentary on the concept of beauty and how it is perceived by different people in different circumstances. The song highlights the stark differences in the lives of people from different socio-economic backgrounds and the struggles they face. The first verse describes two men, one sitting on a beautiful hill while the other is sitting on concrete, holding onto rich man's trash. The contrast between the two men is striking and reflects the disparities in our society.


The second verse describes a young man who resorts to theft to get what he is owed, while champagne flows somewhere. The following lines talk about a boy in a uniform who questions everything he was taught and wonders if he will become a hero only if he dies. These lines are a commentary on the nature of heroism and sacrifice, and how they are often romanticized by society.


The third set of verses described a beauty queen frowning upon the things that were handed to her, while another woman rises at dawn to catch a bus to work for not enough to feed her children. These lines highlight the fact that beauty and success are not the same for everyone and that it often comes at a price. The song ends with a commentary on religion, and how it is often used to exploit people's fears and hopes, promising them a better life after death while they struggle in poverty in this life.


Overall, "Beauty" is a poignant comment on the state of our society, highlighting the disparities that exist and the struggles that people face in their daily lives. The song's lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to question the status quo and work towards a more equitable world.


Line by Line Meaning

one man sits upon
A man is sitting on top of a hill


a hill so beautiful
The hill is very beautiful


and he looks down on
He is overlooking


the wonders that were laid upon him
He is admiring the beautiful things around him


while another man sits alone
There is another man sitting alone


outside on brick and stone
He is sitting outside on a hard surface


wrapped in rich mans trash
He is covered in garbage from wealthy people


holding on so tight it hurts while….
He is holding onto something so tightly that it causes him pain


a young man robs a store
A young man is stealing from a store


to get what he is owed
He is taking what he feels is rightfully his


i will not be thrown away
He refuses to be disregarded or wasted


while somewhere i know champagnes flows
He thinks that others are living a life of luxury while he struggles


a boy in a uniform
A boy is wearing a uniform


questions all that he was taught
He is beginning to doubt what he has learned


prays to any god
He is praying to any higher power


who may have time to listen
He hopes that someone is listening to him


"i'm a hero only if i die,
He believes that he will only be considered a hero if he dies


can you tell me why?"
He wants to know the reason for this belief


i want to let the bullet fly
He wants to take action and make a change


i just can't choose the right direction
He is uncertain about what the right course of action is


we can wish but we must wait and wonder trying
We can hope for change, but we have to wait and see if it will happen


to make sense beneath this cloud we're under dying
We are struggling to understand the difficult situation we are in


all is so, so beautiful and all is so unclear
Despite the beauty in the world, we are still struggling to comprehend it


when our eyes open beauty disappears
We often lose sight of the beauty around us


see the beauty queen in dress so tight
There is a woman who is dressed up in tight clothing


see eyes turn when she comes into sight
People are noticing and looking at her


as she frowns upon
Despite all the attention, she seems unhappy


the wonders that were handed to her
She is unhappy with the gifts and opportunities she has been given


see another woman rise at dawn
Another woman is waking up early in the morning


to catch a bus to work for not enough
She is going to work, but not making enough money


to feed the children she will try to teach
She is working to support her own kids, who she will also teach


to not grow up to be her
She hopes her children will have a better life than her


see her stand, screaming on the roof
She is standing on a roof and screaming


god i love you but i see no proof
She loves God, but is struggling to see evidence of his existence


the pain puts me to sleep at night
The pain she feels is so strong, it helps her fall asleep


it's still there when i rise
Despite sleep, the pain is still present in the morning


one man stands on high
There is a man standing above others


sells a gospel looking to the sky
He is selling a religious message


while the weak and weary with eyes so wide
Those who are struggling and tired are looking at him eagerly


picture glory they're told awaits them
They are being told that there is glory waiting for them


see the loyal praying through their tears
There are people who are remaining faithful despite their struggles


with empty pockets holding only fear
They have no money and are afraid


of a god so kind they're told
Despite the struggles, they are told that God is kind


will bring riches to their life ten fold
They believe that God will bring them wealth


see the cadillac pull away
A fancy car is driving away


preacher man with nothing more to say
The man who was preaching no longer has anything to say


to the lost souls going one by one
The people who were listening to him are now leaving


to wonder what this pain buys when the kingdom comes
They are questioning what they will get out of their suffering


we can wish but we must wait and wonder trying
Once again, we can hope for change, but it is uncertain


to make sense beneath this cloud we're under dying
We are still struggling to understand the difficulty of our situation


all is so, so beautiful, and all is so unclear
The world is filled with beauty, but it is still difficult to comprehend


when our eyes open beauty disappears
We often lose sight of beauty once we face reality




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