Glory
Stephen Covell Lyrics
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Listen to the dawn as it builds the beginning of my story
Nothing lasts forever, at least not the way that we had planned
Though we dig and we scrape and we create to try shape time Yeah, we hold it in our hands
Don't you hide your eyes from me
Don't you hide your eyes
Don't you hide your eyes eyes eyes from
Pouring over and over old photographs, Yeah, how we used to laugh
Used to smile
And said 'what if my body doesn't last till tomorrow
if my mind breaks away
And I just dissipate'
I float away
In that last moment of the time when that energy was me
Would I turn around one last time
And ask 'was my life complete?'
Or would my spirit break down to cry, ask himself 'why I didn't I didn't care'
No, I didn't try
Will these pictures be proof enough to say 'it's okay, I did it I done it it's all been fun'
My time, as one, was precious
A message to the rest of us
Don't put your dreams up on the shelf
It's what I believe, you're gone once you leave
Never live your life through somebody else
Don't you hide your eyes from me
Don't you hide your eyes
Don't you hide your eyes from me
Don't you hide your eyes
The song "Glory" by Stephen Covell, opens with the image of trees exploding in the morning glory, followed by the invitation to listen to the beginning of his story as dawn builds up. The lyrics then touch on the transient nature of life, despite our efforts to control it. The chorus repeats the line "Don't you hide your eyes from me", perhaps emphasizing the importance of being present and facing reality.
The second verse introduces nostalgia, as the singer pours over old photographs and wonders if their life was complete. The lyrics suggest that our time on earth is precious and that we should not put our dreams on hold. The song ends on a poignant note, inviting the listener to live their life and never live it through somebody else.
Overall, "Glory" seems to be a meditation on the transience of life and the importance of being present and living our dreams. The lyrics encourage self-reflection and living a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Come watch the trees explode in the morning's burning glory
Behold the beauty of nature as the sun rises and ignites the trees with its golden rays.
Listen to the dawn as it builds the beginning of my story
Listen to the silent yet powerful beginning of my journey that the new day offers.
Nothing lasts forever, at least not the way that we had planned
Things don't always go according to our plans, and everything eventually comes to an end.
Though we dig and we scrape and we create to try shape time
Despite our attempts to control time and shape our lives, time keeps ticking away.
Yeah, we hold it in our hands
We may have the illusion of control, but time slips through our fingers, no matter how hard we try to hold on.
Don't you hide your eyes from me
Don't avoid or shy away from facing the truth or reality.
Pouring over and over old photographs, Yeah, how we used to laugh. Used to smile.
Looking back at old memories, we remember the times we were happy and carefree.
And said 'what if my body doesn't last till tomorrow, if my mind breaks away
The fear of not being able to live and enjoy life if one's body and mind fail is all-consuming.
And I just dissipate'. I float away
The possibility of one's self no longer existing is unsettling and overwhelming.
In that last moment of the time when that energy was me
In the final moments of life, one may ponder on their existence and purpose.
Would I turn around one last time And ask 'was my life complete?'
In the face of death, one may wonder whether they have fulfilled their purpose and lived a satisfying life.
Or would my spirit break down to cry, ask himself 'why I didn't I didn't care', No, I didn't try
Regret and sorrow may consume one's spirit when they realize they failed to live up to their potential.
Will these pictures be proof enough to say 'it's okay, I did it I done it it's all been fun'
One might hope that pictures and memories of happy times will be enough to prove that they lived a meaningful and fulfilling life.
My time, as one, was precious
The time one has to live is valuable and irreplaceable.
A message to the rest of us Don't put your dreams up on the shelf
The song urges listeners to pursue their dreams and not give up on them.
It's what I believe, you're gone once you leave Never live your life through somebody else
The songwriter believes that once one dies, they are gone forever and therefore, should live their own life without living vicariously through others.
Don't you hide your eyes from me
Again, the songwriter urges the listener to face reality and not avoid it.
Don't you hide your eyes
In this repeated line, the songwriter emphasizes the importance of facing truth and reality.
Don't you hide your eyes from me
Once again, the songwriter urges the listener to face reality.
Don't you hide your eyes eyes eyes from
The repetition further emphasizes the importance of facing the truth and not hiding from it.
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